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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.46, 235.22 and 104.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.46, 235.22 and 104.99 is: 144.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.46 : 235.22 = 104.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.46/235.22 = 104.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.46x = 235.22 × 104.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.46x = 24,695.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,695.75/170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.88

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