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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.49, 262.07 and 169.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.49, 262.07 and 169.79 is: 234.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.49 : 262.07 = 169.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.49/262.07 = 169.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.49x = 262.07 × 169.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.49x = 44,496.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,496.87/189.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.82

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