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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.01, 234.86 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.01, 234.86 and 135.27 is: 186.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.01 : 234.86 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.01/234.86 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.01x = 234.86 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.01x = 31,769.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,769.51/170.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.87

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