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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.02, 263.73 and 171.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.02, 263.73 and 171.58 is: 236.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.02 : 263.73 = 171.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.02/263.73 = 171.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.02x = 263.73 × 171.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.02x = 45,250.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,250.79/191.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.89

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