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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.20, 290.22 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.20, 290.22 and 169.74 is: 254.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.20 : 290.22 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.20/290.22 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.20x = 290.22 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.20x = 49,261.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,261.94/193.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.98

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