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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.69, 235.52 and 96.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.69, 235.52 and 96.99 is: 133.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.69 : 235.52 = 96.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.69/235.52 = 96.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.69x = 235.52 × 96.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.69x = 22,843.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,843.38/170.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.83

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