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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.64, 255.76 and 93.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.64, 255.76 and 93.69 is: 140.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.64 : 255.76 = 93.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.64/255.76 = 93.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.64x = 255.76 × 93.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.64x = 23,961.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,961.92/170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.42

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