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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.45, 265.08 and 170.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.45, 265.08 and 170.58 is: 234.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.45 : 265.08 = 170.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.45/265.08 = 170.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.45x = 265.08 × 170.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.45x = 45,217.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,217.35/192.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.96

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