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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.44, 234.97 and 108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.44, 234.97 and 108.27 is: 149.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.44 : 234.97 = 108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.44/234.97 = 108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.44x = 234.97 × 108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.44x = 25,439.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,439.93/170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.26

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