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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.92, 261.93 and 170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.92, 261.93 and 170.48 is: 235.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.92 : 261.93 = 170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.92/261.93 = 170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.92x = 261.93 × 170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.92x = 44,653.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,653.83/189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.12

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