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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.72, 287.87 and 169.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.72, 287.87 and 169.08 is: 253.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.72 : 287.87 = 169.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.72/287.87 = 169.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.72x = 287.87 × 169.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.72x = 48,672.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,672.21/191.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.88

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