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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.62, 285.66 and 171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.62, 285.66 and 171.72 is: 257.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.62 : 285.66 = 171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.62/285.66 = 171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.62x = 285.66 × 171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.62x = 49,053.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,053.54/190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.34

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