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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.91, 264.69 and 169.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.91, 264.69 and 169.83 is: 234.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.91 : 264.69 = 169.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.91/264.69 = 169.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.91x = 264.69 × 169.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.91x = 44,952.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,952.30/191.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.24

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