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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.43, 255.69 and 89.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.43, 255.69 and 89.23 is: 133.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.43 : 255.69 = 89.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.43/255.69 = 89.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.43x = 255.69 × 89.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.43x = 22,815.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,815.22/170.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.87

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