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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.84, 235.76 and 104.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.84, 235.76 and 104.43 is: 144.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.84 : 235.76 = 104.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.84/235.76 = 104.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.84x = 235.76 × 104.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.84x = 24,620.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,620.42/170.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.11

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