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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.66, 235.51 and 93.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.66, 235.51 and 93.03 is: 128.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.66 : 235.51 = 93.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.66/235.51 = 93.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.66x = 235.51 × 93.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.66x = 21,909.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,909.03/170.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.38

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