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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.60, 255.49 and 88.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.60, 255.49 and 88.12 is: 131.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.60 : 255.49 = 88.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.60/255.49 = 88.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.60x = 255.49 × 88.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.60x = 22,513.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,513.78/170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.97

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