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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.43, 264.09 and 169.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.43, 264.09 and 169.50 is: 233.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.43 : 264.09 = 169.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.43/264.09 = 169.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.43x = 264.09 × 169.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.43x = 44,763.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,763.26/191.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.84

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