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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.81, 235.73 and 105.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.81, 235.73 and 105.35 is: 145.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.81 : 235.73 = 105.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.81/235.73 = 105.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.81x = 235.73 × 105.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.81x = 24,834.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,834.16/170.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.39

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