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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.16, 266.48 and 123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.16, 266.48 and 123.24 is: 170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.16 : 266.48 = 123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.16/266.48 = 123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.16x = 266.48 × 123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.16x = 32,841.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,841.00/193.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.02

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