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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.58, 235.49 and 104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.58, 235.49 and 104.20 is: 143.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.58 : 235.49 = 104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.58/235.49 = 104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.58x = 235.49 × 104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.58x = 24,538.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,538.06/170.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.85

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