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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.88, 235.78 and 105.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.88, 235.78 and 105.40 is: 145.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.88 : 235.78 = 105.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.88/235.78 = 105.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.88x = 235.78 × 105.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.88x = 24,851.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,851.21/170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.43

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