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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.69, 235.58 and 96.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.69, 235.58 and 96.03 is: 132.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.69 : 235.58 = 96.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.69/235.58 = 96.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.69x = 235.58 × 96.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.69x = 22,622.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,622.87/170.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.54

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