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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.41, 255.66 and 93.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.41, 255.66 and 93.36 is: 140.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.41 : 255.66 = 93.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.41/255.66 = 93.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.41x = 255.66 × 93.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.41x = 23,868.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,868.42/170.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.06

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