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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.31, 255.29 and 97.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.31, 255.29 and 97.10 is: 145.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.31 : 255.29 = 97.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.31/255.29 = 97.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.31x = 255.29 × 97.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.31x = 24,786.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,786.90/170.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.54

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