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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.36, 291.90 and 170.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.36, 291.90 and 170.06 is: 255.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.36 : 291.90 = 170.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.36/291.90 = 170.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.36x = 291.90 × 170.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.36x = 49,640.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,640.51/194.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.40

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