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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.62, 235.56 and 108.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.62, 235.56 and 108.54 is: 149.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.62 : 235.56 = 108.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.62/235.56 = 108.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.62x = 235.56 × 108.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.62x = 25,567.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,567.68/170.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.85

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