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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.55, 255.83 and 98.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.55, 255.83 and 98.33 is: 147.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.55 : 255.83 = 98.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.55/255.83 = 98.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.55x = 255.83 × 98.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.55x = 25,153.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,153.99/170.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.49

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