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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.16, 291.29 and 170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.16, 291.29 and 170.92 is: 255.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.16 : 291.29 = 170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.16/291.29 = 170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.16x = 291.29 × 170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.16x = 49,787.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,787.29/195.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.11

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