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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.80, 256.22 and 134.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.80, 256.22 and 134.67 is: 202.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.80 : 256.22 = 134.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.80/256.22 = 134.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.80x = 256.22 × 134.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.80x = 34,505.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,505.15/170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.02

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