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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.83, 235.58 and 108.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.83, 235.58 and 108.55 is: 149.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.83 : 235.58 = 108.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.83/235.58 = 108.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.83x = 235.58 × 108.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.83x = 25,572.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,572.21/170.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.69

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