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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.08, 255.36 and 98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.08, 255.36 and 98 is: 147.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.08 : 255.36 = 98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.08/255.36 = 98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.08x = 255.36 × 98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.08x = 25,025.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,025.28/170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.14

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