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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.11, 254.76 and 134.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.11, 254.76 and 134.47 is: 201.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.11 : 254.76 = 134.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.11/254.76 = 134.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.11x = 254.76 × 134.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.11x = 34,257.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,257.58/170.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.38

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