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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.76, 256.31 and 89.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.76, 256.31 and 89.65 is: 134.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.76 : 256.31 = 89.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.76/256.31 = 89.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.76x = 256.31 × 89.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.76x = 22,978.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,978.19/170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.56

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