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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.76, 255.81 and 93.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.76, 255.81 and 93.60 is: 140.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.76 : 255.81 = 93.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.76/255.81 = 93.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.76x = 255.81 × 93.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.76x = 23,943.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,943.82/170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.22

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