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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.17, 289.73 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.17, 289.73 and 160.88 is: 241.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.17 : 289.73 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.17/289.73 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.17x = 289.73 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.17x = 46,609.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,609.51/193.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.29

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