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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.47, 255.50 and 89.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.47, 255.50 and 89.27 is: 133.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.47 : 255.50 = 89.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.47/255.50 = 89.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.47x = 255.50 × 89.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.47x = 22,806.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,806.76/170.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.79

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