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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.88, 287.55 and 170.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.88, 287.55 and 170.19 is: 255.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.88 : 287.55 = 170.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.88/287.55 = 170.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.88x = 287.55 × 170.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.88x = 48,938.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,938.13/191.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.05

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