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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.69, 263.12 and 170.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.69, 263.12 and 170.51 is: 234.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.69 : 263.12 = 170.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.69/263.12 = 170.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.69x = 263.12 × 170.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.69x = 44,862.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,862.42/191.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.04

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