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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.34, 291.15 and 172.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.34, 291.15 and 172.74 is: 258.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.34 : 291.15 = 172.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.34/291.15 = 172.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.34x = 291.15 × 172.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.34x = 50,293.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,293.25/194.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.79

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