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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.57, 255.86 and 93.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.57, 255.86 and 93.42 is: 140.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.57 : 255.86 = 93.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.57/255.86 = 93.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.57x = 255.86 × 93.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.57x = 23,902.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,902.32/170.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.13

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