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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.63, 235.40 and 105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.63, 235.40 and 105.02 is: 144.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.63 : 235.40 = 105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.63/235.40 = 105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.63x = 235.40 × 105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.63x = 24,722.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,722.22/170.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.89

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