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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.71, 255.99 and 89.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.71, 255.99 and 89.51 is: 134.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.71 : 255.99 = 89.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.71/255.99 = 89.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.71x = 255.99 × 89.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.71x = 22,912.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,912.38/170.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.22

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