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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.86, 284.48 and 170.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.86, 284.48 and 170.49 is: 255.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.86 : 284.48 = 170.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.86/284.48 = 170.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.86x = 284.48 × 170.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.86x = 48,500.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,500.14/189.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.45

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