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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.52, 255.61 and 98.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.52, 255.61 and 98.23 is: 147.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.52 : 255.61 = 98.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.52/255.61 = 98.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.52x = 255.61 × 98.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.52x = 25,108.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,108.57/170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.25

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