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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.02, 255.27 and 97.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.02, 255.27 and 97.93 is: 147.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.02 : 255.27 = 97.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.02/255.27 = 97.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.02x = 255.27 × 97.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.02x = 24,998.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,998.59/170.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.03

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