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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.13, 264.03 and 170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.13, 264.03 and 170.40 is: 235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.13 : 264.03 = 170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.13/264.03 = 170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.13x = 264.03 × 170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.13x = 44,992.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,992.50/191.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.40

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