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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.80, 262.88 and 170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.80, 262.88 and 170.08 is: 234.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.80 : 262.88 = 170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.80/262.88 = 170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.80x = 262.88 × 170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.80x = 44,710.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,710.63/190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.33

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