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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.86, 235.85 and 108.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.86, 235.85 and 108.78 is: 150.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.86 : 235.85 = 108.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.86/235.85 = 108.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.86x = 235.85 × 108.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.86x = 25,655.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,655.22/170.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.16

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