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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.90, 256.41 and 89.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.90, 256.41 and 89.81 is: 134.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.90 : 256.41 = 89.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.90/256.41 = 89.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.90x = 256.41 × 89.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.90x = 23,028.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,028.18/170.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.75

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