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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.84, 235.85 and 105.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.84, 235.85 and 105.37 is: 145.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.84 : 235.85 = 105.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.84/235.85 = 105.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.84x = 235.85 × 105.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.84x = 24,850.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,850.40/170.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.46

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