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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.59, 290.39 and 169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.59, 290.39 and 169.70 is: 254.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.59 : 290.39 = 169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.59/290.39 = 169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.59x = 290.39 × 169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.59x = 49,276.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,276.88/193.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.54

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