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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.02, 254.76 and 88.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.02, 254.76 and 88.75 is: 132.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.02 : 254.76 = 88.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.02/254.76 = 88.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.02x = 254.76 × 88.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.02x = 22,609.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,609.95/170.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.98

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