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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.52, 256.19 and 98.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.52, 256.19 and 98.43 is: 147.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.52 : 256.19 = 98.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.52/256.19 = 98.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.52x = 256.19 × 98.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.52x = 25,216.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,216.29/170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.88

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