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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.92, 256.50 and 93.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.92, 256.50 and 93.94 is: 140.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.92 : 256.50 = 93.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.92/256.50 = 93.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.92x = 256.50 × 93.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.92x = 24,095.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,095.61/170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.98

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