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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.16, 254.83 and 93.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.16, 254.83 and 93.01 is: 139.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.16 : 254.83 = 93.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.16/254.83 = 93.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.16x = 254.83 × 93.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.16x = 23,700.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,700.46/170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.29

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