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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.75, 255.95 and 93.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.75, 255.95 and 93.69 is: 140.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.75 : 255.95 = 93.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.75/255.95 = 93.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.75x = 255.95 × 93.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.75x = 23,979.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,979.17/170.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.44

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