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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.28, 254.88 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.28, 254.88 and 134.28 is: 200.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.28 : 254.88 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.28/254.88 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.28x = 254.88 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.28x = 34,225.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,225.29/170.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.99

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