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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.68, 265.73 and 170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.68, 265.73 and 170.57 is: 235.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.68 : 265.73 = 170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.68/265.73 = 170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.68x = 265.73 × 170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.68x = 45,325.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,325.57/192.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.24

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