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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.53, 255.60 and 98.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.53, 255.60 and 98.23 is: 147.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.53 : 255.60 = 98.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.53/255.60 = 98.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.53x = 255.60 × 98.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.53x = 25,107.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,107.59/170.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.23

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