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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.43, 292.89 and 170.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.43, 292.89 and 170.99 is: 256.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.43 : 292.89 = 170.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.43/292.89 = 170.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.43x = 292.89 × 170.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.43x = 50,082.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,082.42/195.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.27

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