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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.83, 235.74 and 93.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.83, 235.74 and 93.20 is: 128.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.83 : 235.74 = 93.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.83/235.74 = 93.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.83x = 235.74 × 93.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.83x = 21,970.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,970.97/170.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.61

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