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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.87, 235.80 and 97.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.87, 235.80 and 97.18 is: 134.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.87 : 235.80 = 97.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.87/235.80 = 97.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.87x = 235.80 × 97.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.87x = 22,913.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,913.87/170.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.11

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