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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.06, 291.20 and 170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.06, 291.20 and 170.52 is: 257.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.06 : 291.20 = 170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.06/291.20 = 170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.06x = 291.20 × 170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.06x = 49,655.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,655.42/193.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.20

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