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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.94, 235.85 and 104.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.94, 235.85 and 104.53 is: 144.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.94 : 235.85 = 104.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.94/235.85 = 104.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.94x = 235.85 × 104.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.94x = 24,653.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,653.40/170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.22

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