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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.78, 256.10 and 93.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.78, 256.10 and 93.78 is: 140.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.78 : 256.10 = 93.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.78/256.10 = 93.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.78x = 256.10 × 93.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.78x = 24,017.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,017.71/170.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.63

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