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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.07, 255.68 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.07, 255.68 and 136.20 is: 204.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.07 : 255.68 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.07/255.68 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.07x = 255.68 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.07x = 34,823.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,823.89/170.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.76

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