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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.04, 283.22 and 170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.04, 283.22 and 170.96 is: 254.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.04 : 283.22 = 170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.04/283.22 = 170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.04x = 283.22 × 170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.04x = 48,419.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,419.29/190.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.78

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