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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.38, 256.15 and 136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.38, 256.15 and 136.52 is: 205.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.38 : 256.15 = 136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.38/256.15 = 136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.38x = 256.15 × 136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.38x = 34,969.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,969.60/170.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.24

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