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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.45, 282.56 and 170.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.45, 282.56 and 170.01 is: 253.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.45 : 282.56 = 170.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.45/282.56 = 170.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.45x = 282.56 × 170.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.45x = 48,037.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,037.18/189.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.56

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