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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.43, 235.17 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.43, 235.17 and 104.94 is: 144.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.43 : 235.17 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.43/235.17 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.43x = 235.17 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.43x = 24,678.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,678.74/170.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.80

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