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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.24, 255.17 and 88.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.24, 255.17 and 88.99 is: 133.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.24 : 255.17 = 88.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.24/255.17 = 88.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.24x = 255.17 × 88.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.24x = 22,707.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,707.16/170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.39

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