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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.16, 291.72 and 171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.16, 291.72 and 171.12 is: 257.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.16 : 291.72 = 171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.16/291.72 = 171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.16x = 291.72 × 171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.16x = 49,919.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,919.13/194.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.10

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