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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.01, 254.70 and 88.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.01, 254.70 and 88.65 is: 132.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.01 : 254.70 = 88.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.01/254.70 = 88.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.01x = 254.70 × 88.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.01x = 22,579.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,579.16/170.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.81

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