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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.06, 234.65 and 95.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.06, 234.65 and 95.36 is: 131.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.06 : 234.65 = 95.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.06/234.65 = 95.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.06x = 234.65 × 95.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.06x = 22,376.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,376.33/170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.58

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