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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.38, 255.55 and 89.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.38, 255.55 and 89.17 is: 133.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.38 : 255.55 = 89.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.38/255.55 = 89.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.38x = 255.55 × 89.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.38x = 22,787.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,787.39/170.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.74

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