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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.63, 285.85 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.63, 285.85 and 169.76 is: 253.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.63 : 285.85 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.63/285.85 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.63x = 285.85 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.63x = 48,525.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,525.90/191.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.23

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