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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.38, 235.11 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.38, 235.11 and 95.70 is: 132.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.38 : 235.11 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.38/235.11 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.38x = 235.11 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.38x = 22,498.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,498.85/170.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.05

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