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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.10, 255.02 and 88.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.10, 255.02 and 88.90 is: 133.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.10 : 255.02 = 88.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.10/255.02 = 88.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.10x = 255.02 × 88.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.10x = 22,670.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,670.20/170.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.28

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