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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.16, 255.20 and 88.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.16, 255.20 and 88.96 is: 133.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.16 : 255.20 = 88.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.16/255.20 = 88.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.16x = 255.20 × 88.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.16x = 22,702.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,702.59/170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.42

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