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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.99, 256.62 and 89.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.99, 256.62 and 89.85 is: 134.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.99 : 256.62 = 89.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.99/256.62 = 89.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.99x = 256.62 × 89.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.99x = 23,057.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,057.31/170.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.85

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