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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.28, 235 and 96.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.28, 235 and 96.61 is: 133.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.28 : 235 = 96.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.28/235 = 96.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.28x = 235 × 96.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.28x = 22,703.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,703.35/170.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.33

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