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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.92, 235.87 and 97.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.92, 235.87 and 97.23 is: 134.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.92 : 235.87 = 97.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.92/235.87 = 97.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.92x = 235.87 × 97.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.92x = 22,933.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,933.64/170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.18

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