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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.44, 283.92 and 169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.44, 283.92 and 169.80 is: 253.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.44 : 283.92 = 169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.44/283.92 = 169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.44x = 283.92 × 169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.44x = 48,209.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,209.62/190.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.15

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