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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.20, 290.54 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.20, 290.54 and 170.10 is: 254.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.20 : 290.54 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.20/290.54 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.20x = 290.54 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.20x = 49,421.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,421.28/194.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.49

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