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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.32, 289.58 and 170.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.32, 289.58 and 170.55 is: 255.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.32 : 289.58 = 170.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.32/289.58 = 170.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.32x = 289.58 × 170.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.32x = 49,387.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,387.02/193.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.47

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