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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.11, 254.96 and 97.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.11, 254.96 and 97.82 is: 146.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.11 : 254.96 = 97.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.11/254.96 = 97.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.11x = 254.96 × 97.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.11x = 24,938.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,938.42/170.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.61

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