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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.36, 260.28 and 170.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.36, 260.28 and 170.13 is: 235.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.36 : 260.28 = 170.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.36/260.28 = 170.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.36x = 260.28 × 170.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.36x = 44,282.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,282.41/188.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.10

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