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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.77, 235.63 and 97.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.77, 235.63 and 97.11 is: 133.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.77 : 235.63 = 97.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.77/235.63 = 97.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.77x = 235.63 × 97.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.77x = 22,882.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,882.03/170.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.99

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