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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.54, 235.27 and 105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.54, 235.27 and 105 is: 144.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.54 : 235.27 = 105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.54/235.27 = 105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.54x = 235.27 × 105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.54x = 24,702.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,702.89/170.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.86

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