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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.65, 255.91 and 93.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.65, 255.91 and 93.60 is: 140.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.65 : 255.91 = 93.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.65/255.91 = 93.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.65x = 255.91 × 93.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.65x = 23,951.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,951.78/170.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.35

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