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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.86, 255.68 and 134.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.86, 255.68 and 134.41 is: 201.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.86 : 255.68 = 134.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.86/255.68 = 134.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.86x = 255.68 × 134.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.86x = 34,365.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,365.95/170.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.14

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