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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.91, 293.17 and 170.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.91, 293.17 and 170.51 is: 255.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.91 : 293.17 = 170.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.91/293.17 = 170.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.91x = 293.17 × 170.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.91x = 49,986.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,986.52/195.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.15

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