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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.27, 255.32 and 134.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.27, 255.32 and 134.09 is: 201.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.27 : 255.32 = 134.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.27/255.32 = 134.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.27x = 255.32 × 134.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.27x = 34,235.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,235.19/170.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.06

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