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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.40, 290.10 and 170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.40, 290.10 and 170.60 is: 255.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.40 : 290.10 = 170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.40/290.10 = 170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.40x = 290.10 × 170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.40x = 49,491.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,491.06/193.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.90

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