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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.56, 288.61 and 170.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.56, 288.61 and 170.93 is: 256.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.56 : 288.61 = 170.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.56/288.61 = 170.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.56x = 288.61 × 170.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.56x = 49,332.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,332.11/192.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.19

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