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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.69, 235.53 and 108.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.69, 235.53 and 108.45 is: 149.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.69 : 235.53 = 108.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.69/235.53 = 108.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.69x = 235.53 × 108.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.69x = 25,543.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,543.23/170.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.65

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