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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.14, 254.66 and 91.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.14, 254.66 and 91.94 is: 137.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.14 : 254.66 = 91.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.14/254.66 = 91.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.14x = 254.66 × 91.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.14x = 23,414.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,414.31/170.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.62

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