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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.84, 235.84 and 108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.84, 235.84 and 108.70 is: 150.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.84 : 235.84 = 108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.84/235.84 = 108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.84x = 235.84 × 108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.84x = 25,635.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,635.81/170.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.06

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