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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.34, 285.53 and 170.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.34, 285.53 and 170.89 is: 255.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.34 : 285.53 = 170.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.34/285.53 = 170.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.34x = 285.53 × 170.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.34x = 48,792.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,792.65/191.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.00

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