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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.01, 255.20 and 135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.01, 255.20 and 135.86 is: 203.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.01 : 255.20 = 135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.01/255.20 = 135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.01x = 255.20 × 135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.01x = 34,669.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,669.52/170.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.93

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