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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.32, 256.70 and 98.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.32, 256.70 and 98.06 is: 146.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.32 : 256.70 = 98.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.32/256.70 = 98.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.32x = 256.70 × 98.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.32x = 25,170.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,170.96/171.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.93

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