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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.44, 289.68 and 169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.44, 289.68 and 169.44 is: 253.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.44 : 289.68 = 169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.44/289.68 = 169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.44x = 289.68 × 169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.44x = 49,083.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,083.38/193.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.74

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