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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.77, 235.65 and 105.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.77, 235.65 and 105.26 is: 145.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.77 : 235.65 = 105.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.77/235.65 = 105.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.77x = 235.65 × 105.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.77x = 24,804.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,804.52/170.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.26

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