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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.22, 255.14 and 97.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.22, 255.14 and 97.14 is: 145.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.22 : 255.14 = 97.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.22/255.14 = 97.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.22x = 255.14 × 97.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.22x = 24,784.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,784.18/170.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.60

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