1. The problem is to divide 17.01 by 4.5. 2. We can write it as the division expression: $17.01 \div 4.5$. 3. To simplify, convert the divisor to a whole number by multiplying numerator and denominator by 10: $$\frac{17.01}{4.5} = \frac{17.01 \times 10}{4.5 \times 10} = \frac{170.1}{45}$$ 4. Now perform the division $170.1 \div 45$. 5. Divide 170.1 by 45: 45 goes into 170 three times (because $45 \times 3 = 135$), remainder $170.1 - 135 = 35.1$. 6. Bring down the decimal and continue dividing: $35.1 \div 45 = 0.78$ approximately. 7. Adding the whole and decimal parts gives approximately $3.78$. 8. Therefore, $$17.01 \div 4.5 \approx 3.78$$. This is the final answer.