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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.82, 262.76 and 171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.82, 262.76 and 171.12 is: 235.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.82 : 262.76 = 171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.82/262.76 = 171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.82x = 262.76 × 171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.82x = 44,963.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,963.49/190.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.63

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