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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.98, 234.60 and 96.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.98, 234.60 and 96.30 is: 132.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.98 : 234.60 = 96.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.98/234.60 = 96.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.98x = 234.60 × 96.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.98x = 22,591.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,591.98/169.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.91

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