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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.02, 259.32 and 98.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.02, 259.32 and 98.98 is: 148.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.02 : 259.32 = 98.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.02/259.32 = 98.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.02x = 259.32 × 98.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.02x = 25,667.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,667.49/173.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.35

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