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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.92, 288.02 and 170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.92, 288.02 and 170.44 is: 255.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.92 : 288.02 = 170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.92/288.02 = 170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.92x = 288.02 × 170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.92x = 49,090.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,090.13/191.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.78

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