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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.39, 235.16 and 96.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.39, 235.16 and 96.71 is: 133.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.39 : 235.16 = 96.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.39/235.16 = 96.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.39x = 235.16 × 96.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.39x = 22,741.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,741.39/170.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.47

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