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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.72, 235.60 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.72, 235.60 and 104.34 is: 143.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.72 : 235.60 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.72/235.60 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.72x = 235.60 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.72x = 24,582.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,582.50/170.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.99

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