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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.08, 256.89 and 98.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.08, 256.89 and 98.18 is: 147.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.08 : 256.89 = 98.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.08/256.89 = 98.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.08x = 256.89 × 98.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.08x = 25,221.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,221.46/171.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.42

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