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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.42, 255.66 and 89.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.42, 255.66 and 89.25 is: 133.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.42 : 255.66 = 89.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.42/255.66 = 89.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.42x = 255.66 × 89.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.42x = 22,817.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,817.66/170.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.89

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