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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.86, 235.79 and 97.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.86, 235.79 and 97.17 is: 134.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.86 : 235.79 = 97.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.86/235.79 = 97.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.86x = 235.79 × 97.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.86x = 22,911.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,911.96/170.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.10

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