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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.98, 256.65 and 89.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.98, 256.65 and 89.80 is: 134.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.98 : 256.65 = 89.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.98/256.65 = 89.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.98x = 256.65 × 89.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.98x = 23,045.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,045.89/170.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.79

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