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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.59, 255.88 and 136.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.59, 255.88 and 136.77 is: 205.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.59 : 255.88 = 136.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.59/255.88 = 136.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.59x = 255.88 × 136.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.59x = 34,996.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,996.71/170.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.15

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