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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.91, 255.65 and 134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.91, 255.65 and 134.91 is: 201.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.91 : 255.65 = 134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.91/255.65 = 134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.91x = 255.65 × 134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.91x = 34,489.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,489.07/170.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.80

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