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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.80, 255.93 and 136.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.80, 255.93 and 136.78 is: 204.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.80 : 255.93 = 136.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.80/255.93 = 136.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.80x = 255.93 × 136.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.80x = 35,006.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,006.11/170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.95

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