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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.59, 235.37 and 108.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.59, 235.37 and 108.42 is: 149.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.59 : 235.37 = 108.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.59/235.37 = 108.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.59x = 235.37 × 108.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.59x = 25,519.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,519.53/170.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.60

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