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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.54, 288.90 and 170.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.54, 288.90 and 170.58 is: 255.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.54 : 288.90 = 170.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.54/288.90 = 170.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.54x = 288.90 × 170.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.54x = 49,280.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,280.56/192.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.95

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