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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.65, 255.98 and 98.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.65, 255.98 and 98.36 is: 147.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.65 : 255.98 = 98.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.65/255.98 = 98.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.65x = 255.98 × 98.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.65x = 25,177.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,177.16/170.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.54

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