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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.96, 256.48 and 98.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.96, 256.48 and 98.76 is: 148.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.96 : 256.48 = 98.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.96/256.48 = 98.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.96x = 256.48 × 98.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.96x = 25,329.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,329.96/170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.16

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