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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.34, 255.75 and 98.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.34, 255.75 and 98.34 is: 147.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.34 : 255.75 = 98.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.34/255.75 = 98.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.34x = 255.75 × 98.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.34x = 25,150.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,150.46/170.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.65

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