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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.70, 235.56 and 105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.70, 235.56 and 105.20 is: 145.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.70 : 235.56 = 105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.70/235.56 = 105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.70x = 235.56 × 105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.70x = 24,781.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,781.01/170.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.18

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