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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.73, 286.41 and 172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.73, 286.41 and 172.44 is: 257.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.73 : 286.41 = 172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.73/286.41 = 172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.73x = 286.41 × 172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.73x = 49,388.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,388.54/191.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.59

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