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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.14, 264.87 and 170.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.14, 264.87 and 170.30 is: 234.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.14 : 264.87 = 170.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.14/264.87 = 170.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.14x = 264.87 × 170.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.14x = 45,107.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,107.36/192.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.76

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