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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.05, 292.33 and 170.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.05, 292.33 and 170.62 is: 255.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.05 : 292.33 = 170.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.05/292.33 = 170.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.05x = 292.33 × 170.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.05x = 49,876.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,876.61/195.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.71

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