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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.98, 266.35 and 170.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.98, 266.35 and 170.99 is: 236.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.98 : 266.35 = 170.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.98/266.35 = 170.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.98x = 266.35 × 170.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.98x = 45,544.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,544.24/192.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.01

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