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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.48, 235.24 and 105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.48, 235.24 and 105 is: 144.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.48 : 235.24 = 105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.48/235.24 = 105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.48x = 235.24 × 105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.48x = 24,700.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,700.20/170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.89

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