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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.84, 289.56 and 170.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.84, 289.56 and 170.21 is: 255.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.84 : 289.56 = 170.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.84/289.56 = 170.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.84x = 289.56 × 170.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.84x = 49,283.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,283.71/192.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.57

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