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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.17, 284.84 and 161.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.17, 284.84 and 161.17 is: 241.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.17 : 284.84 = 161.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.17/284.84 = 161.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.17x = 284.84 × 161.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.17x = 45,906.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,906.14/190.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.40

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