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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.82, 235.73 and 104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.82, 235.73 and 104.48 is: 144.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.82 : 235.73 = 104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.82/235.73 = 104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.82x = 235.73 × 104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.82x = 24,627.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,627.37/170.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.17

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