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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.40, 255.27 and 89.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.40, 255.27 and 89.28 is: 133.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.40 : 255.27 = 89.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.40/255.27 = 89.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.40x = 255.27 × 89.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.40x = 22,790.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,790.51/170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.75

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