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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.10, 286.68 and 169.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.10, 286.68 and 169.64 is: 254.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.10 : 286.68 = 169.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.10/286.68 = 169.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.10x = 286.68 × 169.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.10x = 48,632.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,632.40/191.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.49

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