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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.14, 292.19 and 170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.14, 292.19 and 170.54 is: 255.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.14 : 292.19 = 170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.14/292.19 = 170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.14x = 292.19 × 170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.14x = 49,830.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,830.08/195.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.36

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