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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.55, 256.02 and 97.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.55, 256.02 and 97.44 is: 146.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.55 : 256.02 = 97.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.55/256.02 = 97.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.55x = 256.02 × 97.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.55x = 24,946.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,946.59/170.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.27

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