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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.66, 256.21 and 97.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.66, 256.21 and 97.61 is: 146.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.66 : 256.21 = 97.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.66/256.21 = 97.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.66x = 256.21 × 97.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.66x = 25,007.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,007.68/170.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.54

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