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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.62, 235.39 and 96.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.62, 235.39 and 96.92 is: 133.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.62 : 235.39 = 96.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.62/235.39 = 96.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.62x = 235.39 × 96.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.62x = 22,814.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,814.00/170.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.71

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