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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.63, 235.44 and 96.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.63, 235.44 and 96.93 is: 133.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.63 : 235.44 = 96.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.63/235.44 = 96.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.63x = 235.44 × 96.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.63x = 22,821.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,821.20/170.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.74

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