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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.71, 235.58 and 97.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.71, 235.58 and 97.02 is: 133.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.71 : 235.58 = 97.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.71/235.58 = 97.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.71x = 235.58 × 97.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.71x = 22,855.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,855.97/170.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.89

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