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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170, 234.58 and 96.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170, 234.58 and 96.30 is: 132.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170 : 234.58 = 96.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170/234.58 = 96.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170x = 234.58 × 96.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170x = 22,590.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,590.05/170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.88

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