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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.79, 235.74 and 108.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.79, 235.74 and 108.73 is: 150.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.79 : 235.74 = 108.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.79/235.74 = 108.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.79x = 235.74 × 108.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.79x = 25,632.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,632.01/170.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.08

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