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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.70, 287.85 and 169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.70, 287.85 and 169.02 is: 253.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.70 : 287.85 = 169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.70/287.85 = 169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.70x = 287.85 × 169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.70x = 48,652.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,652.41/191.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.79

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