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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.77, 284.44 and 169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.77, 284.44 and 169.52 is: 254.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.77 : 284.44 = 169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.77/284.44 = 169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.77x = 284.44 × 169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.77x = 48,218.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,218.27/189.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.09

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