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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.70, 256.36 and 89.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.70, 256.36 and 89.70 is: 134.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.70 : 256.36 = 89.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.70/256.36 = 89.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.70x = 256.36 × 89.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.70x = 22,995.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,995.49/170.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.71

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