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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.02, 262.93 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.02, 262.93 and 171.02 is: 235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.02 : 262.93 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.02/262.93 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.02x = 262.93 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.02x = 44,966.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,966.85/191.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.40

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