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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.78, 235.79 and 107.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.78, 235.79 and 107.79 is: 148.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.78 : 235.79 = 107.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.78/235.79 = 107.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.78x = 235.79 × 107.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.78x = 25,414.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,414.79/170.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.82

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