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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.17, 255.05 and 97.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.17, 255.05 and 97.94 is: 146.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.17 : 255.05 = 97.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.17/255.05 = 97.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.17x = 255.05 × 97.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.17x = 24,980.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,980.11/170.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.80

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