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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.70, 255.78 and 89.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.70, 255.78 and 89.34 is: 133.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.70 : 255.78 = 89.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.70/255.78 = 89.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.70x = 255.78 × 89.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.70x = 22,851.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,851.39/170.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.87

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