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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.67, 235.45 and 108.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.67, 235.45 and 108.39 is: 149.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.67 : 235.45 = 108.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.67/235.45 = 108.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.67x = 235.45 × 108.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.67x = 25,520.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,520.43/170.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.53

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