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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.44, 235.15 and 104.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.44, 235.15 and 104.02 is: 143.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.44 : 235.15 = 104.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.44/235.15 = 104.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.44x = 235.15 × 104.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.44x = 24,460.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,460.30/170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.51

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