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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.54, 262.89 and 170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.54, 262.89 and 170.34 is: 233.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.54 : 262.89 = 170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.54/262.89 = 170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.54x = 262.89 × 170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.54x = 44,779.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,779.83/191.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.79

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