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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.71, 256.19 and 97.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.71, 256.19 and 97.60 is: 146.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.71 : 256.19 = 97.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.71/256.19 = 97.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.71x = 256.19 × 97.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.71x = 25,004.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,004.14/170.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.47

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