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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.43, 235.19 and 96.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.43, 235.19 and 96.74 is: 133.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.43 : 235.19 = 96.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.43/235.19 = 96.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.43x = 235.19 × 96.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.43x = 22,752.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,752.01/170.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.50

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