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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.12, 256.50 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.12, 256.50 and 98.96 is: 148.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.12 : 256.50 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.12/256.50 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.12x = 256.50 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.12x = 25,383.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,383.24/171.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.34

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