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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.51, 265.48 and 170.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.51, 265.48 and 170.30 is: 234.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.51 : 265.48 = 170.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.51/265.48 = 170.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.51x = 265.48 × 170.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.51x = 45,211.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,211.48/192.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.85

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