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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.50, 235.26 and 96.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.50, 235.26 and 96.78 is: 133.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.50 : 235.26 = 96.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.50/235.26 = 96.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.50x = 235.26 × 96.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.50x = 22,768.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,768.46/170.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.54

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