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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.71, 255.75 and 89.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.71, 255.75 and 89.64 is: 134.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.71 : 255.75 = 89.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.71/255.75 = 89.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.71x = 255.75 × 89.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.71x = 22,925.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,925.43/170.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.29

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