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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.44, 235.19 and 108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.44, 235.19 and 108.28 is: 149.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.44 : 235.19 = 108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.44/235.19 = 108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.44x = 235.19 × 108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.44x = 25,466.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,466.37/170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.42

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