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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.69, 255.77 and 97.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.69, 255.77 and 97.43 is: 145.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.69 : 255.77 = 97.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.69/255.77 = 97.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.69x = 255.77 × 97.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.69x = 24,919.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,919.18/170.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.99

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