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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.40, 235.17 and 96.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.40, 235.17 and 96.74 is: 133.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.40 : 235.17 = 96.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.40/235.17 = 96.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.40x = 235.17 × 96.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.40x = 22,749.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,749.86/170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.51

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