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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.54, 286.60 and 169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.54, 286.60 and 169.70 is: 253.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.54 : 286.60 = 169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.54/286.60 = 169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.54x = 286.60 × 169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.54x = 48,633.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,633.74/191.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.92

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