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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.86, 256.38 and 93.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.86, 256.38 and 93.82 is: 140.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.86 : 256.38 = 93.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.86/256.38 = 93.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.86x = 256.38 × 93.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.86x = 24,053.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,053.57/170.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.78

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