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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.81, 256.04 and 97.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.81, 256.04 and 97.59 is: 146.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.81 : 256.04 = 97.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.81/256.04 = 97.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.81x = 256.04 × 97.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.81x = 24,986.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,986.94/170.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.29

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