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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.38, 262.13 and 169.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.38, 262.13 and 169.73 is: 233.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.38 : 262.13 = 169.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.38/262.13 = 169.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.38x = 262.13 × 169.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.38x = 44,489.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,489.17/190.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.69

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