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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.68, 235.38 and 105.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.68, 235.38 and 105.04 is: 144.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.68 : 235.38 = 105.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.68/235.38 = 105.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.68x = 235.38 × 105.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.68x = 24,724.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,724.32/170.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.86

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