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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.72, 263.01 and 169.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.72, 263.01 and 169.12 is: 233.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.72 : 263.01 = 169.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.72/263.01 = 169.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.72x = 263.01 × 169.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.72x = 44,480.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,480.25/190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.22

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