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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189, 281.97 and 170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189, 281.97 and 170.78 is: 254.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189 : 281.97 = 170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189/281.97 = 170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189x = 281.97 × 170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189x = 48,153.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,153.43/189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.78

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