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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.90, 235.80 and 97.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.90, 235.80 and 97.22 is: 134.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.90 : 235.80 = 97.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.90/235.80 = 97.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.90x = 235.80 × 97.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.90x = 22,923.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,923.60/170.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.13

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