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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.16, 255.02 and 93.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.16, 255.02 and 93.16 is: 139.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.16 : 255.02 = 93.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.16/255.02 = 93.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.16x = 255.02 × 93.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.16x = 23,757.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,757.66/170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.62

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