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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.62, 255.44 and 88.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.62, 255.44 and 88.17 is: 132.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.62 : 255.44 = 88.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.62/255.44 = 88.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.62x = 255.44 × 88.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.62x = 22,522.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,522.37/170.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.01

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