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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.94, 256.42 and 88.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.94, 256.42 and 88.74 is: 133.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.94 : 256.42 = 88.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.94/256.42 = 88.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.94x = 256.42 × 88.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.94x = 22,754.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,754.71/170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.12

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