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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.04, 256.29 and 98.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.04, 256.29 and 98.95 is: 148.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.04 : 256.29 = 98.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.04/256.29 = 98.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.04x = 256.29 × 98.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.04x = 25,359.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,359.90/171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.27

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