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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.61, 235.33 and 105.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.61, 235.33 and 105.16 is: 145.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.61 : 235.33 = 105.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.61/235.33 = 105.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.61x = 235.33 × 105.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.61x = 24,746.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,746.13/170.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.04

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