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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.37, 255.34 and 97.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.37, 255.34 and 97.31 is: 145.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.37 : 255.34 = 97.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.37/255.34 = 97.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.37x = 255.34 × 97.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.37x = 24,845.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,845.86/170.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.84

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