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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.28, 255.32 and 88.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.28, 255.32 and 88.98 is: 133.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.28 : 255.32 = 88.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.28/255.32 = 88.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.28x = 255.32 × 88.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.28x = 22,718.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,718.37/170.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.42

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