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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.22, 286.56 and 170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.22, 286.56 and 170.56 is: 255.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.22 : 286.56 = 170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.22/286.56 = 170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.22x = 286.56 × 170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.22x = 48,875.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,875.67/191.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.60

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