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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170, 255 and 134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170, 255 and 134 is: 201

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170 : 255 = 134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170/255 = 134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170x = 255 × 134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170x = 34,170
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,170/170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201

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