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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.81, 235.69 and 105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.81, 235.69 and 105.30 is: 145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.81 : 235.69 = 105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.81/235.69 = 105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.81x = 235.69 × 105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.81x = 24,818.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,818.16/170.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.30

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