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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.44, 291.18 and 170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.44, 291.18 and 170.44 is: 255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.44 : 291.18 = 170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.44/291.18 = 170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.44x = 291.18 × 170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.44x = 49,628.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,628.72/194.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.24

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