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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.82, 256.23 and 98.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.82, 256.23 and 98.67 is: 148.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.82 : 256.23 = 98.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.82/256.23 = 98.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.82x = 256.23 × 98.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.82x = 25,282.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,282.21/170.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.01

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