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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.87, 255.84 and 133.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.87, 255.84 and 133.69 is: 200.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.87 : 255.84 = 133.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.87/255.84 = 133.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.87x = 255.84 × 133.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.87x = 34,203.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,203.25/170.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.17

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