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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.86, 293.91 and 170.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.86, 293.91 and 170.38 is: 255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.86 : 293.91 = 170.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.86/293.91 = 170.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.86x = 293.91 × 170.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.86x = 50,074.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,074.92/195.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.67

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