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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.58, 255.66 and 89.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.58, 255.66 and 89.24 is: 133.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.58 : 255.66 = 89.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.58/255.66 = 89.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.58x = 255.66 × 89.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.58x = 22,815.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,815.10/170.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.75

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