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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.45, 284.31 and 171.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.45, 284.31 and 171.09 is: 256.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.45 : 284.31 = 171.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.45/284.31 = 171.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.45x = 284.31 × 171.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.45x = 48,642.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,642.60/189.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.76

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