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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.03, 255.20 and 133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.03, 255.20 and 133.40 is: 200.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.03 : 255.20 = 133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.03/255.20 = 133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.03x = 255.20 × 133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.03x = 34,041.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,041.74/170.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.22

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