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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.08, 254.78 and 92.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.08, 254.78 and 92.93 is: 139.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.08 : 254.78 = 92.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.08/254.78 = 92.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.08x = 254.78 × 92.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.08x = 23,674.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,674.97/170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.20

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