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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.90, 235.81 and 96.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.90, 235.81 and 96.21 is: 132.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.90 : 235.81 = 96.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.90/235.81 = 96.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.90x = 235.81 × 96.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.90x = 22,687.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,687.28/170.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.75

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