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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.97, 235.94 and 93.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.97, 235.94 and 93.35 is: 128.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.97 : 235.94 = 93.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.97/235.94 = 93.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.97x = 235.94 × 93.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.97x = 22,023.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,023.82/170.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.82

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