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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.77, 235.66 and 93.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.77, 235.66 and 93.14 is: 128.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.77 : 235.66 = 93.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.77/235.66 = 93.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.77x = 235.66 × 93.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.77x = 21,949.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,949.73/170.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.54

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