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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.89, 256.53 and 94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.89, 256.53 and 94 is: 141.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.89 : 256.53 = 94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.89/256.53 = 94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.89x = 256.53 × 94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.89x = 24,113.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,113.82/170.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.11

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