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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.05, 266.72 and 171.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.05, 266.72 and 171.27 is: 236.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.05 : 266.72 = 171.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.05/266.72 = 171.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.05x = 266.72 × 171.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.05x = 45,680.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,680.28/193.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.62

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