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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.13, 261.81 and 169.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.13, 261.81 and 169.34 is: 233.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.13 : 261.81 = 169.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.13/261.81 = 169.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.13x = 261.81 × 169.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.13x = 44,333.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,333.60/190.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.18

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