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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.17, 255.13 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.17, 255.13 and 136.08 is: 204.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.17 : 255.13 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.17/255.13 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.17x = 255.13 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.17x = 34,717.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,717.75/170.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.02

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