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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.55, 290.54 and 170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.55, 290.54 and 170.25 is: 254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.55 : 290.54 = 170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.55/290.54 = 170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.55x = 290.54 × 170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.55x = 49,463.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,463.58/194.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.25

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