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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.88, 235.83 and 97.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.88, 235.83 and 97.20 is: 134.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.88 : 235.83 = 97.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.88/235.83 = 97.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.88x = 235.83 × 97.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.88x = 22,922.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,922.68/170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.14

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