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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.10, 292.70 and 170.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.10, 292.70 and 170.50 is: 255.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.10 : 292.70 = 170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.10/292.70 = 170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.10x = 292.70 × 170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.10x = 49,905.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,905.04/195.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.79

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