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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.01, 266.43 and 123.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.01, 266.43 and 123.17 is: 170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.01 : 266.43 = 123.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.01/266.43 = 123.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.01x = 266.43 × 123.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.01x = 32,814.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,814.85/193.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.02

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