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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.61, 235.42 and 104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.61, 235.42 and 104.25 is: 143.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.61 : 235.42 = 104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.61/235.42 = 104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.61x = 235.42 × 104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.61x = 24,542.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,542.54/170.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.86

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