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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.60, 256.16 and 134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.60, 256.16 and 134.40 is: 201.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.60 : 256.16 = 134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.60/256.16 = 134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.60x = 256.16 × 134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.60x = 34,427.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,427.90/170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.80

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