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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.84, 285.90 and 169.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.84, 285.90 and 169.24 is: 253.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.84 : 285.90 = 169.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.84/285.90 = 169.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.84x = 285.90 × 169.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.84x = 48,385.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,385.72/190.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.54

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