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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.23, 255.21 and 89.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.23, 255.21 and 89.02 is: 133.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.23 : 255.21 = 89.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.23/255.21 = 89.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.23x = 255.21 × 89.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.23x = 22,718.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,718.79/170.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.46

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