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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.04, 286.68 and 170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.04, 286.68 and 170.76 is: 256.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.04 : 286.68 = 170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.04/286.68 = 170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.04x = 286.68 × 170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.04x = 48,953.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,953.48/191.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.25

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