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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.80, 290.77 and 170.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.80, 290.77 and 170.50 is: 254.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.80 : 290.77 = 170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.80/290.77 = 170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.80x = 290.77 × 170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.80x = 49,576.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,576.29/194.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.50

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