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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.10, 264.91 and 171.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.10, 264.91 and 171.58 is: 236.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.10 : 264.91 = 171.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.10/264.91 = 171.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.10x = 264.91 × 171.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.10x = 45,451.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,451.50/192.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.61

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