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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.04, 290.72 and 161.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.04, 290.72 and 161.75 is: 242.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.04 : 290.72 = 161.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.04/290.72 = 161.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.04x = 290.72 × 161.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.04x = 47,023.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,023.96/194.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.34

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