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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.73, 256.23 and 93.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.73, 256.23 and 93.76 is: 140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.73 : 256.23 = 93.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.73/256.23 = 93.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.73x = 256.23 × 93.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.73x = 24,023.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,023.48/170.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.71

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