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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.48, 285.36 and 170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.48, 285.36 and 170.08 is: 254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.48 : 285.36 = 170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.48/285.36 = 170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.48x = 285.36 × 170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.48x = 48,534.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,534.03/190.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.80

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