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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.89, 235.75 and 104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.89, 235.75 and 104.44 is: 144.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.89 : 235.75 = 104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.89/235.75 = 104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.89x = 235.75 × 104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.89x = 24,621.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,621.73/170.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.08

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