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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.34, 289.33 and 170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.34, 289.33 and 170.56 is: 255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.34 : 289.33 = 170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.34/289.33 = 170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.34x = 289.33 × 170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.34x = 49,347.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,347.27/193.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.24

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