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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.22, 262.04 and 170.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.22, 262.04 and 170.42 is: 234.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.22 : 262.04 = 170.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.22/262.04 = 170.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.22x = 262.04 × 170.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.22x = 44,656.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,656.86/190.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.76

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