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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.16, 254.90 and 97.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.16, 254.90 and 97.80 is: 146.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.16 : 254.90 = 97.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.16/254.90 = 97.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.16x = 254.90 × 97.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.16x = 24,929.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,929.22/170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.50

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