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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.06, 292.65 and 170.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.06, 292.65 and 170.70 is: 256.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.06 : 292.65 = 170.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.06/292.65 = 170.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.06x = 292.65 × 170.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.06x = 49,955.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,955.36/195.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.10

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