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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.10, 265.23 and 171.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.10, 265.23 and 171.31 is: 236.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.10 : 265.23 = 171.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.10/265.23 = 171.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.10x = 265.23 × 171.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.10x = 45,436.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,436.55/192.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.53

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