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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.46, 235.18 and 96.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.46, 235.18 and 96.78 is: 133.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.46 : 235.18 = 96.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.46/235.18 = 96.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.46x = 235.18 × 96.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.46x = 22,760.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,760.72/170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.53

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