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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.34, 262.79 and 170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.34, 262.79 and 170.60 is: 235.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.34 : 262.79 = 170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.34/262.79 = 170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.34x = 262.79 × 170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.34x = 44,829.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,829.81/190.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.53

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