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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.61, 286.09 and 170.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.61, 286.09 and 170.01 is: 255.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.61 : 286.09 = 170.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.61/286.09 = 170.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.61x = 286.09 × 170.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.61x = 48,637.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,637.74/190.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.17

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