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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.49, 256.19 and 89.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.49, 256.19 and 89.40 is: 134.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.49 : 256.19 = 89.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.49/256.19 = 89.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.49x = 256.19 × 89.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.49x = 22,903.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,903.39/170.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.34

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