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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.41, 235.09 and 104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.41, 235.09 and 104 is: 143.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.41 : 235.09 = 104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.41/235.09 = 104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.41x = 235.09 × 104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.41x = 24,449.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,449.36/170.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.47

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