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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.68, 255.78 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.68, 255.78 and 98.44 is: 147.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.68 : 255.78 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.68/255.78 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.68x = 255.78 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.68x = 25,178.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,178.98/170.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.52

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