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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.72, 264.38 and 171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.72, 264.38 and 171.20 is: 236.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.72 : 264.38 = 171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.72/264.38 = 171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.72x = 264.38 × 171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.72x = 45,261.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,261.86/191.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.08

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