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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.34, 235.10 and 96.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.34, 235.10 and 96.66 is: 133.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.34 : 235.10 = 96.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.34/235.10 = 96.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.34x = 235.10 × 96.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.34x = 22,724.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,724.77/170.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.41

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