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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.40, 284.10 and 170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.40, 284.10 and 170.80 is: 256.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.40 : 284.10 = 170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.40/284.10 = 170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.40x = 284.10 × 170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.40x = 48,524.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,524.28/189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.20

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