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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.72, 235.57 and 108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.72, 235.57 and 108.44 is: 149.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.72 : 235.57 = 108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.72/235.57 = 108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.72x = 235.57 × 108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.72x = 25,545.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,545.21/170.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.63

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