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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.44, 255.39 and 97.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.44, 255.39 and 97.18 is: 145.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.44 : 255.39 = 97.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.44/255.39 = 97.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.44x = 255.39 × 97.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.44x = 24,818.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,818.80/170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.62

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