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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.81, 235.72 and 93.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.81, 235.72 and 93.19 is: 128.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.81 : 235.72 = 93.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.81/235.72 = 93.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.81x = 235.72 × 93.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.81x = 21,966.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,966.27/170.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.60

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