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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.77, 292.32 and 172

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.77, 292.32 and 172 is: 258.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.77 : 292.32 = 172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.77/292.32 = 172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.77x = 292.32 × 172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.77x = 50,279.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,279.04/194.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.15

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