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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.92, 291.66 and 171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.92, 291.66 and 171.16 is: 256.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.92 : 291.66 = 171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.92/291.66 = 171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.92x = 291.66 × 171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.92x = 49,920.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,920.53/194.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.11

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