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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.43, 255.44 and 93.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.43, 255.44 and 93.23 is: 139.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.43 : 255.44 = 93.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.43/255.44 = 93.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.43x = 255.44 × 93.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.43x = 23,814.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,814.67/170.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.73

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