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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.77, 255.85 and 97.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.77, 255.85 and 97.55 is: 146.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.77 : 255.85 = 97.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.77/255.85 = 97.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.77x = 255.85 × 97.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.77x = 24,958.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,958.91/170.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.15

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