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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.32, 285.96 and 172.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.32, 285.96 and 172.56 is: 259.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.32 : 285.96 = 172.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.32/285.96 = 172.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.32x = 285.96 × 172.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.32x = 49,345.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,345.26/190.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.28

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