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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.69, 256.11 and 93.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.69, 256.11 and 93.70 is: 140.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.69 : 256.11 = 93.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.69/256.11 = 93.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.69x = 256.11 × 93.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.69x = 23,997.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,997.48/170.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.60

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