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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.98, 236.04 and 108.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.98, 236.04 and 108.90 is: 150.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.98 : 236.04 = 108.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.98/236.04 = 108.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.98x = 236.04 × 108.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.98x = 25,704.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,704.76/170.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.34

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