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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.88, 255.96 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.88, 255.96 and 98.88 is: 148.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.88 : 255.96 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.88/255.96 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.88x = 255.96 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.88x = 25,309.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,309.32/170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.11

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