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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.30, 255.57 and 93.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.30, 255.57 and 93.30 is: 140.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.30 : 255.57 = 93.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.30/255.57 = 93.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.30x = 255.57 × 93.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.30x = 23,844.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,844.94/170.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.02

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