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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.63, 235.46 and 93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.63, 235.46 and 93 is: 128.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.63 : 235.46 = 93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.63/235.46 = 93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.63x = 235.46 × 93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.63x = 21,897.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,897.78/170.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.33

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