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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.25, 262.34 and 170.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.25, 262.34 and 170.61 is: 235.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.25 : 262.34 = 170.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.25/262.34 = 170.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.25x = 262.34 × 170.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.25x = 44,757.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,757.83/190.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.26

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