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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.46, 260.31 and 170.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.46, 260.31 and 170.03 is: 234.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.46 : 260.31 = 170.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.46/260.31 = 170.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.46x = 260.31 × 170.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.46x = 44,261.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,261.80/188.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.86

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