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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.48, 235.26 and 96.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.48, 235.26 and 96.80 is: 133.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.48 : 235.26 = 96.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.48/235.26 = 96.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.48x = 235.26 × 96.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.48x = 22,772.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,772.06/170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.58

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