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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.92, 256.02 and 98.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.92, 256.02 and 98.74 is: 147.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.92 : 256.02 = 98.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.92/256.02 = 98.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.92x = 256.02 × 98.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.92x = 25,279.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,279.41/170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.90

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