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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.76, 287.38 and 170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.76, 287.38 and 170.04 is: 254.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.76 : 287.38 = 170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.76/287.38 = 170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.76x = 287.38 × 170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.76x = 48,866.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,866.10/191.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.83

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