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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.53, 255.87 and 89.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.53, 255.87 and 89.35 is: 134.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.53 : 255.87 = 89.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.53/255.87 = 89.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.53x = 255.87 × 89.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.53x = 22,862.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,862.19/170.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.07

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