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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.78, 290.82 and 171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.78, 290.82 and 171 is: 256.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.78 : 290.82 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.78/290.82 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.78x = 290.82 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.78x = 49,730.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,730.22/193.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.63

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