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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.49, 287.02 and 171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.49, 287.02 and 171.24 is: 256.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.49 : 287.02 = 171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.49/287.02 = 171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.49x = 287.02 × 171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.49x = 49,149.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,149.30/191.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.67

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