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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.80, 235.59 and 105.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.80, 235.59 and 105.22 is: 145.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.80 : 235.59 = 105.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.80/235.59 = 105.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.80x = 235.59 × 105.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.80x = 24,788.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,788.78/170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.13

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