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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.11, 234.72 and 96.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.11, 234.72 and 96.45 is: 133.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.11 : 234.72 = 96.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.11/234.72 = 96.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.11x = 234.72 × 96.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.11x = 22,638.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,638.74/170.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.08

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