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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.54, 291.90 and 172.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.54, 291.90 and 172.58 is: 258.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.54 : 291.90 = 172.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.54/291.90 = 172.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.54x = 291.90 × 172.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.54x = 50,376.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,376.10/194.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.95

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