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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.33, 254.93 and 93.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.33, 254.93 and 93.09 is: 139.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.33 : 254.93 = 93.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.33/254.93 = 93.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.33x = 254.93 × 93.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.33x = 23,730.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,730.97/170.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.32

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