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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.68, 255.70 and 93.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.68, 255.70 and 93.46 is: 140.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.68 : 255.70 = 93.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.68/255.70 = 93.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.68x = 255.70 × 93.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.68x = 23,897.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,897.72/170.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.01

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