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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.80, 235.69 and 97.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.80, 235.69 and 97.13 is: 134.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.80 : 235.69 = 97.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.80/235.69 = 97.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.80x = 235.69 × 97.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.80x = 22,892.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,892.57/170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.03

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