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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.08, 234.74 and 96.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.08, 234.74 and 96.40 is: 133.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.08 : 234.74 = 96.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.08/234.74 = 96.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.08x = 234.74 × 96.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.08x = 22,628.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,628.94/170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.05

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