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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.62, 290.01 and 170.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.62, 290.01 and 170.13 is: 254.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.62 : 290.01 = 170.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.62/290.01 = 170.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.62x = 290.01 × 170.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.62x = 49,339.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,339.40/193.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.83

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