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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.52, 235.32 and 108.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.52, 235.32 and 108.36 is: 149.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.52 : 235.32 = 108.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.52/235.32 = 108.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.52x = 235.32 × 108.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.52x = 25,499.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,499.28/170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.54

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