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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.66, 256.03 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.66, 256.03 and 98.44 is: 147.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.66 : 256.03 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.66/256.03 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.66x = 256.03 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.66x = 25,202.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,202.71/170.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.68

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