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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.64, 235.50 and 96.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.64, 235.50 and 96.98 is: 133.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.64 : 235.50 = 96.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.64/235.50 = 96.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.64x = 235.50 × 96.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.64x = 22,837.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,837.61/170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.84

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