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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.72, 264.11 and 171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.72, 264.11 and 171.92 is: 236.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.72 : 264.11 = 171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.72/264.11 = 171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.72x = 264.11 × 171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.72x = 45,405.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,405.79/191.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.83

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