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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.14, 254.76 and 135.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.14, 254.76 and 135.67 is: 203.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.14 : 254.76 = 135.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.14/254.76 = 135.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.14x = 254.76 × 135.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.14x = 34,563.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,563.29/170.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.15

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