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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.03, 255.12 and 97.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.03, 255.12 and 97.88 is: 146.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.03 : 255.12 = 97.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.03/255.12 = 97.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.03x = 255.12 × 97.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.03x = 24,969.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,969.50/170.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.85

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