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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.54, 235.37 and 96.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.54, 235.37 and 96.90 is: 133.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.54 : 235.37 = 96.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.54/235.37 = 96.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.54x = 235.37 × 96.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.54x = 22,806.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,806.71/170.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.73

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