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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.54, 235.06 and 135.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.54, 235.06 and 135.51 is: 186.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.54 : 235.06 = 135.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.54/235.06 = 135.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.54x = 235.06 × 135.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.54x = 31,852.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,852.98/170.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.78

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