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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.57, 255.78 and 89.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.57, 255.78 and 89.48 is: 134.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.57 : 255.78 = 89.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.57/255.78 = 89.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.57x = 255.78 × 89.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.57x = 22,885.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,885.92/170.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.18

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