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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.17, 262.22 and 169.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.17, 262.22 and 169.38 is: 233.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.17 : 262.22 = 169.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.17/262.22 = 169.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.17x = 262.22 × 169.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.17x = 44,413.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,413.98/190.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.55

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