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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.57, 235.35 and 104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.57, 235.35 and 104.16 is: 143.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.57 : 235.35 = 104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.57/235.35 = 104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.57x = 235.35 × 104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.57x = 24,514.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,514.06/170.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.72

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