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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.78, 235.73 and 105.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.78, 235.73 and 105.31 is: 145.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.78 : 235.73 = 105.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.78/235.73 = 105.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.78x = 235.73 × 105.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.78x = 24,824.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,824.40/170.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.36

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