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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.98, 264.33 and 170.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.98, 264.33 and 170.11 is: 234.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.98 : 264.33 = 170.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.98/264.33 = 170.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.98x = 264.33 × 170.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.98x = 44,965.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,965.18/191.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.22

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