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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.75, 256.16 and 89.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.75, 256.16 and 89.57 is: 134.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.75 : 256.16 = 89.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.75/256.16 = 89.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.75x = 256.16 × 89.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.75x = 22,943.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,943.80/170.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.37

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