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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.81, 284.06 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.81, 284.06 and 169.56 is: 253.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.81 : 284.06 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.81/284.06 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.81x = 284.06 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.81x = 48,164.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,164.37/189.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.75

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