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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.66, 255.67 and 94.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.66, 255.67 and 94.50 is: 141.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.66 : 255.67 = 94.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.66/255.67 = 94.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.66x = 255.67 × 94.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.66x = 24,160.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,160.82/170.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.57

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