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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.34, 255.63 and 98.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.34, 255.63 and 98.22 is: 147.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.34 : 255.63 = 98.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.34/255.63 = 98.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.34x = 255.63 × 98.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.34x = 25,107.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,107.98/170.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.40

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