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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.84, 255.88 and 134.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.84, 255.88 and 134.18 is: 200.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.84 : 255.88 = 134.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.84/255.88 = 134.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.84x = 255.88 × 134.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.84x = 34,333.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,333.98/170.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.97

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