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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.38, 255.30 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.38, 255.30 and 98.08 is: 146.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.38 : 255.30 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.38/255.30 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.38x = 255.30 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.38x = 25,039.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,039.82/170.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.96

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