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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.29, 290.26 and 161.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.29, 290.26 and 161.17 is: 242.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.29 : 290.26 = 161.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.29/290.26 = 161.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.29x = 290.26 × 161.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.29x = 46,781.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,781.20/193.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.03

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