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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.86, 235.81 and 105.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.86, 235.81 and 105.40 is: 145.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.86 : 235.81 = 105.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.86/235.81 = 105.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.86x = 235.81 × 105.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.86x = 24,854.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,854.80/170.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.47

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