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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.48, 235.17 and 104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.48, 235.17 and 104.96 is: 144.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.48 : 235.17 = 104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.48/235.17 = 104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.48x = 235.17 × 104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.48x = 24,682.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,682.27/170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.79

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