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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.91, 235.80 and 105.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.91, 235.80 and 105.41 is: 145.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.91 : 235.80 = 105.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.91/235.80 = 105.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.91x = 235.80 × 105.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.91x = 24,856.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,856.27/170.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.43

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