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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.34, 255.28 and 93.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.34, 255.28 and 93.10 is: 139.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.34 : 255.28 = 93.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.34/255.28 = 93.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.34x = 255.28 × 93.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.34x = 23,766.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,766.57/170.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.52

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