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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.01, 254.81 and 88.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.01, 254.81 and 88.81 is: 133.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.01 : 254.81 = 88.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.01/254.81 = 88.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.01x = 254.81 × 88.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.01x = 22,629.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,629.26/170.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.11

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