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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.41, 235.14 and 96.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.41, 235.14 and 96.72 is: 133.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.41 : 235.14 = 96.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.41/235.14 = 96.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.41x = 235.14 × 96.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.41x = 22,742.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,742.97/170.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.46

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