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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.25, 290.96 and 163.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.25, 290.96 and 163.70 is: 245.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.25 : 290.96 = 163.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.25/290.96 = 163.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.25x = 290.96 × 163.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.25x = 47,631.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,631.97/194.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.21

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