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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.21, 254.86 and 88.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.21, 254.86 and 88.89 is: 133.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.21 : 254.86 = 88.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.21/254.86 = 88.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.21x = 254.86 × 88.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.21x = 22,654.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,654.28/170.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.09

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