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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.26, 270.16 and 170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.26, 270.16 and 170.78 is: 236.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.26 : 270.16 = 170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.26/270.16 = 170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.26x = 270.16 × 170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.26x = 46,137.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,137.92/195.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.29

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