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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.72, 256.31 and 93.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.72, 256.31 and 93.96 is: 141.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.72 : 256.31 = 93.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.72/256.31 = 93.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.72x = 256.31 × 93.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.72x = 24,083.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,083.30/170.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.07

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