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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.37, 288.41 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.37, 288.41 and 170.28 is: 253.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.37 : 288.41 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.37/288.41 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.37x = 288.41 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.37x = 49,110.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,110.45/193.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.97

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