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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.58, 235.44 and 105.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.58, 235.44 and 105.18 is: 145.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.58 : 235.44 = 105.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.58/235.44 = 105.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.58x = 235.44 × 105.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.58x = 24,763.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,763.58/170.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.17

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