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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.65, 292.19 and 170.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.65, 292.19 and 170.05 is: 253.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.65 : 292.19 = 170.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.65/292.19 = 170.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.65x = 292.19 × 170.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.65x = 49,686.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,686.06/195.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.95

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