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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.68, 286.94 and 170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.68, 286.94 and 170.92 is: 255.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.68 : 286.94 = 170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.68/286.94 = 170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.68x = 286.94 × 170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.68x = 49,042.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,042.93/191.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.87

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