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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.80, 256.28 and 98.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.80, 256.28 and 98.80 is: 148.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.80 : 256.28 = 98.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.80/256.28 = 98.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.80x = 256.28 × 98.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.80x = 25,320.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,320.46/170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.25

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