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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.36, 255.30 and 93.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.36, 255.30 and 93.16 is: 139.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.36 : 255.30 = 93.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.36/255.30 = 93.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.36x = 255.30 × 93.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.36x = 23,783.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,783.75/170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.61

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