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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.04, 234.65 and 96.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.04, 234.65 and 96.35 is: 132.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.04 : 234.65 = 96.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.04/234.65 = 96.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.04x = 234.65 × 96.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.04x = 22,608.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,608.99/170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.97

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