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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.60, 255.96 and 89.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.60, 255.96 and 89.39 is: 134.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.60 : 255.96 = 89.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.60/255.96 = 89.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.60x = 255.96 × 89.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.60x = 22,880.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,880.90/170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.12

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