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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.46, 289.76 and 170.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.46, 289.76 and 170.55 is: 255.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.46 : 289.76 = 170.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.46/289.76 = 170.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.46x = 289.76 × 170.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.46x = 49,417.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,417.72/193.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.45

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