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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.18, 267.24 and 170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.18, 267.24 and 170.20 is: 235.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.18 : 267.24 = 170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.18/267.24 = 170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.18x = 267.24 × 170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.18x = 45,484.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,484.25/193.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.45

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