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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.23, 288.59 and 172.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.23, 288.59 and 172.58 is: 257.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.23 : 288.59 = 172.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.23/288.59 = 172.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.23x = 288.59 × 172.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.23x = 49,802.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,802.56/193.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.74

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