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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.78, 292.17 and 171.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.78, 292.17 and 171.29 is: 256.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.78 : 292.17 = 171.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.78/292.17 = 171.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.78x = 292.17 × 171.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.78x = 50,045.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,045.80/194.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.94

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