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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.75, 235.65 and 97.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.75, 235.65 and 97.10 is: 134.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.75 : 235.65 = 97.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.75/235.65 = 97.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.75x = 235.65 × 97.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.75x = 22,881.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,881.62/170.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.01

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