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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.74, 290.04 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.74, 290.04 and 169.74 is: 254.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.74 : 290.04 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.74/290.04 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.74x = 290.04 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.74x = 49,231.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,231.39/193.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.11

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