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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.04, 254.80 and 88.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.04, 254.80 and 88.80 is: 133.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.04 : 254.80 = 88.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.04/254.80 = 88.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.04x = 254.80 × 88.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.04x = 22,626.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,626.24/170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.06

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