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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.01, 234.68 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.01, 234.68 and 135.18 is: 186.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.01 : 234.68 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.01/234.68 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.01x = 234.68 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.01x = 31,723.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,723.37/170.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.60

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