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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.87, 256.01 and 93.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.87, 256.01 and 93.65 is: 140.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.87 : 256.01 = 93.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.87/256.01 = 93.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.87x = 256.01 × 93.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.87x = 23,973.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,973.59/170.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.31

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