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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.31, 265.81 and 170.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.31, 265.81 and 170.03 is: 235.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.31 : 265.81 = 170.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.31/265.81 = 170.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.31x = 265.81 × 170.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.31x = 45,195.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,195.67/192.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.01

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