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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.13, 255.69 and 93.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.13, 255.69 and 93.18 is: 140.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.13 : 255.69 = 93.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.13/255.69 = 93.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.13x = 255.69 × 93.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.13x = 23,825.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,825.19/170.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.04

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