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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.12, 256.15 and 98.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.12, 256.15 and 98.76 is: 147.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.12 : 256.15 = 98.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.12/256.15 = 98.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.12x = 256.15 × 98.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.12x = 25,297.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,297.37/171.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.83

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