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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.71, 235.55 and 97.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.71, 235.55 and 97.02 is: 133.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.71 : 235.55 = 97.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.71/235.55 = 97.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.71x = 235.55 × 97.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.71x = 22,853.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,853.30/170.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.87

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