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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.92, 290.16 and 170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.92, 290.16 and 170.16 is: 254.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.92 : 290.16 = 170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.92/290.16 = 170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.92x = 290.16 × 170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.92x = 49,373.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,373.63/193.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.61

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