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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.90, 256.29 and 89.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.90, 256.29 and 89.74 is: 134.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.90 : 256.29 = 89.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.90/256.29 = 89.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.90x = 256.29 × 89.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.90x = 22,999.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,999.46/170.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.58

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