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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.30, 281.49 and 170.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.30, 281.49 and 170.94 is: 254.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.30 : 281.49 = 170.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.30/281.49 = 170.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.30x = 281.49 × 170.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.30x = 48,117.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,117.90/189.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.19

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