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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.66, 256.16 and 136.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.66, 256.16 and 136.64 is: 205.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.66 : 256.16 = 136.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.66/256.16 = 136.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.66x = 256.16 × 136.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.66x = 35,001.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,001.70/170.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.10

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