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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.83, 256.31 and 89.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.83, 256.31 and 89.73 is: 134.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.83 : 256.31 = 89.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.83/256.31 = 89.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.83x = 256.31 × 89.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.83x = 22,998.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,998.70/170.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.63

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