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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.91, 235.84 and 97.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.91, 235.84 and 97.24 is: 134.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.91 : 235.84 = 97.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.91/235.84 = 97.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.91x = 235.84 × 97.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.91x = 22,933.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,933.08/170.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.18

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