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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.38, 256.14 and 134.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.38, 256.14 and 134.74 is: 202.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.38 : 256.14 = 134.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.38/256.14 = 134.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.38x = 256.14 × 134.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.38x = 34,512.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,512.30/170.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.56

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