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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.32, 285.16 and 173.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.32, 285.16 and 173.56 is: 260.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.32 : 285.16 = 173.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.32/285.16 = 173.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.32x = 285.16 × 173.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.32x = 49,492.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,492.37/190.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.05

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