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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.17, 262.67 and 172.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.17, 262.67 and 172.67 is: 238.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.17 : 262.67 = 172.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.17/262.67 = 172.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.17x = 262.67 × 172.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.17x = 45,353.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,353.05/190.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.49

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