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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.91, 235.89 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.91, 235.89 and 104.58 is: 144.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.91 : 235.89 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.91/235.89 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.91x = 235.89 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.91x = 24,669.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,669.38/170.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.34

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