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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.76, 283.96 and 169.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.76, 283.96 and 169.72 is: 253.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.76 : 283.96 = 169.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.76/283.96 = 169.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.76x = 283.96 × 169.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.76x = 48,193.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,193.69/189.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.97

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