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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.22, 285.46 and 169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.22, 285.46 and 169.98 is: 255.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.22 : 285.46 = 169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.22/285.46 = 169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.22x = 285.46 × 169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.22x = 48,522.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,522.49/190.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.09

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