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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.10, 263.85 and 170.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.10, 263.85 and 170.31 is: 235.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.10 : 263.85 = 170.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.10/263.85 = 170.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.10x = 263.85 × 170.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.10x = 44,936.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,936.29/191.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.15

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