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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.92, 256.38 and 135.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.92, 256.38 and 135.10 is: 202.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.92 : 256.38 = 135.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.92/256.38 = 135.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.92x = 256.38 × 135.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.92x = 34,636.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,636.94/170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.65

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