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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.04, 236.02 and 93.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.04, 236.02 and 93.40 is: 128.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.04 : 236.02 = 93.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.04/236.02 = 93.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.04x = 236.02 × 93.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.04x = 22,044.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,044.27/171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.88

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