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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.58, 235.37 and 104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.58, 235.37 and 104.22 is: 143.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.58 : 235.37 = 104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.58/235.37 = 104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.58x = 235.37 × 104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.58x = 24,530.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,530.72/170.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.81

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