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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.29, 255.53 and 93.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.29, 255.53 and 93.16 is: 139.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.29 : 255.53 = 93.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.29/255.53 = 93.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.29x = 255.53 × 93.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.29x = 23,805.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,805.17/170.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.79

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