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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.31, 255.39 and 89.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.31, 255.39 and 89.10 is: 133.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.31 : 255.39 = 89.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.31/255.39 = 89.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.31x = 255.39 × 89.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.31x = 22,753.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,753.97/170.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.61

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