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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.97, 235.92 and 97.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.97, 235.92 and 97.28 is: 134.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.97 : 235.92 = 97.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.97/235.92 = 97.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.97x = 235.92 × 97.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.97x = 22,950.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,950.30/170.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.24

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