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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.94, 256.14 and 97.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.94, 256.14 and 97.68 is: 146.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.94 : 256.14 = 97.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.94/256.14 = 97.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.94x = 256.14 × 97.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.94x = 25,019.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,019.76/170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.37

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