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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.91, 235.85 and 93.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.91, 235.85 and 93.28 is: 128.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.91 : 235.85 = 93.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.91/235.85 = 93.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.91x = 235.85 × 93.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.91x = 22,000.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,000.44/170.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.73

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