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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.44, 255.41 and 93.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.44, 255.41 and 93.23 is: 139.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.44 : 255.41 = 93.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.44/255.41 = 93.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.44x = 255.41 × 93.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.44x = 23,811.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,811.87/170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.71

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