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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.60, 235.42 and 92.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.60, 235.42 and 92.97 is: 128.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.60 : 235.42 = 92.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.60/235.42 = 92.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.60x = 235.42 × 92.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.60x = 21,887.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,887.23/170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.30

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