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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.19, 255.29 and 93.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.19, 255.29 and 93.19 is: 139.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.19 : 255.29 = 93.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.19/255.29 = 93.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.19x = 255.29 × 93.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.19x = 23,790.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,790.01/170.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.79

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