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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.68, 235.54 and 105.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.68, 235.54 and 105.18 is: 145.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.68 : 235.54 = 105.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.68/235.54 = 105.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.68x = 235.54 × 105.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.68x = 24,774.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,774.10/170.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.15

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