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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.38, 291.22 and 171.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.38, 291.22 and 171.70 is: 257.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.38 : 291.22 = 171.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.38/291.22 = 171.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.38x = 291.22 × 171.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.38x = 50,002.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,002.47/194.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.24

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