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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.52, 235.32 and 96.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.52, 235.32 and 96.86 is: 133.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.52 : 235.32 = 96.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.52/235.32 = 96.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.52x = 235.32 × 96.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.52x = 22,793.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,793.10/170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.67

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