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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.25, 255.51 and 89.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.25, 255.51 and 89.12 is: 133.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.25 : 255.51 = 89.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.25/255.51 = 89.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.25x = 255.51 × 89.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.25x = 22,771.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,771.05/170.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.75

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