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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.24, 254.79 and 93.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.24, 254.79 and 93.02 is: 139.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.24 : 254.79 = 93.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.24/254.79 = 93.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.24x = 254.79 × 93.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.24x = 23,699.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,699.29/170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.22

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