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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.78, 255.96 and 89.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.78, 255.96 and 89.57 is: 134.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.78 : 255.96 = 89.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.78/255.96 = 89.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.78x = 255.96 × 89.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.78x = 22,926.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,926.98/170.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.25

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