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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.16, 255.15 and 93.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.16, 255.15 and 93.02 is: 139.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.16 : 255.15 = 93.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.16/255.15 = 93.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.16x = 255.15 × 93.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.16x = 23,734.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,734.34/170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.48

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