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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.19, 254.99 and 89.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.19, 254.99 and 89.07 is: 133.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.19 : 254.99 = 89.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.19/254.99 = 89.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.19x = 254.99 × 89.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.19x = 22,711.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,711.51/170.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.45

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