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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.01, 290.95 and 163.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.01, 290.95 and 163.17 is: 244.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.01 : 290.95 = 163.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.01/290.95 = 163.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.01x = 290.95 × 163.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.01x = 47,473.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,473.50/194.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.70

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