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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.10, 291.53 and 170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.10, 291.53 and 170.40 is: 254.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.10 : 291.53 = 170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.10/291.53 = 170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.10x = 291.53 × 170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.10x = 49,676.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,676.71/195.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.62

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