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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.73, 235.63 and 108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.73, 235.63 and 108.56 is: 149.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.73 : 235.63 = 108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.73/235.63 = 108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.73x = 235.63 × 108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.73x = 25,579.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,579.99/170.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.83

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