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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.60, 287.42 and 171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.60, 287.42 and 171.44 is: 257.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.60 : 287.42 = 171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.60/287.42 = 171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.60x = 287.42 × 171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.60x = 49,275.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,275.28/191.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.18

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