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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.51, 235.28 and 96.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.51, 235.28 and 96.80 is: 133.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.51 : 235.28 = 96.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.51/235.28 = 96.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.51x = 235.28 × 96.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.51x = 22,774.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,774.95/170.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.57

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