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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.84, 292.32 and 170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.84, 292.32 and 170.34 is: 254.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.84 : 292.32 = 170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.84/292.32 = 170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.84x = 292.32 × 170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.84x = 49,793.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,793.79/195.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.26

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