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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.64, 235.51 and 108.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.64, 235.51 and 108.45 is: 149.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.64 : 235.51 = 108.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.64/235.51 = 108.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.64x = 235.51 × 108.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.64x = 25,540.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,540.79/170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.68

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