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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.63, 255.68 and 98.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.63, 255.68 and 98.33 is: 147.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.63 : 255.68 = 98.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.63/255.68 = 98.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.63x = 255.68 × 98.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.63x = 25,140.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,140.52/170.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.34

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