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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.49, 235.28 and 104.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.49, 235.28 and 104.95 is: 144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.49 : 235.28 = 104.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.49/235.28 = 104.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.49x = 235.28 × 104.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.49x = 24,692.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,692.64/170.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.83

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