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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.78, 256.24 and 88.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.78, 256.24 and 88.69 is: 133.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.78 : 256.24 = 88.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.78/256.24 = 88.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.78x = 256.24 × 88.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.78x = 22,726.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,726.12/170.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.07

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