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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.08, 266.70 and 174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.08, 266.70 and 174.60 is: 241.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.08 : 266.70 = 174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.08/266.70 = 174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.08x = 266.70 × 174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.08x = 46,565.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,565.82/193.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.17

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