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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.06, 234.67 and 96.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.06, 234.67 and 96.37 is: 132.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.06 : 234.67 = 96.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.06/234.67 = 96.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.06x = 234.67 × 96.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.06x = 22,616.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,616.09/170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.99

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