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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.83, 258.02 and 98.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.83, 258.02 and 98.93 is: 148.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.83 : 258.02 = 98.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.83/258.02 = 98.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.83x = 258.02 × 98.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.83x = 25,525.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,525.92/171.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.55

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