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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.46, 235.20 and 104.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.46, 235.20 and 104.10 is: 143.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.46 : 235.20 = 104.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.46/235.20 = 104.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.46x = 235.20 × 104.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.46x = 24,484.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,484.32/170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.64

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