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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.40, 255.72 and 98.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.40, 255.72 and 98.24 is: 147.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.40 : 255.72 = 98.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.40/255.72 = 98.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.40x = 255.72 × 98.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.40x = 25,121.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,121.93/170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.43

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