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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.76, 256.14 and 98.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.76, 256.14 and 98.46 is: 147.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.76 : 256.14 = 98.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.76/256.14 = 98.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.76x = 256.14 × 98.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.76x = 25,219.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,219.54/170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.69

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