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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.44, 234.95 and 104.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.44, 234.95 and 104.83 is: 144.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.44 : 234.95 = 104.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.44/234.95 = 104.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.44x = 234.95 × 104.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.44x = 24,629.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,629.81/170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.51

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