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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.97, 236.01 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.97, 236.01 and 104.58 is: 144.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.97 : 236.01 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.97/236.01 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.97x = 236.01 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.97x = 24,681.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,681.93/170.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.36

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