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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.31, 254.92 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.31, 254.92 and 134.31 is: 201.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.31 : 254.92 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.31/254.92 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.31x = 254.92 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.31x = 34,238.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,238.31/170.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.04

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