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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.97, 234.56 and 96.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.97, 234.56 and 96.26 is: 132.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.97 : 234.56 = 96.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.97/234.56 = 96.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.97x = 234.56 × 96.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.97x = 22,577.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,577.81/169.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.84

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