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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.34, 235.03 and 96.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.34, 235.03 and 96.63 is: 133.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.34 : 235.03 = 96.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.34/235.03 = 96.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.34x = 235.03 × 96.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.34x = 22,710.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,710.95/170.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.33

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