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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.74, 235.61 and 93.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.74, 235.61 and 93.11 is: 128.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.74 : 235.61 = 93.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.74/235.61 = 93.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.74x = 235.61 × 93.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.74x = 21,938.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,938.00/170.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.49

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