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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.28, 267.17 and 171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.28, 267.17 and 171 is: 236.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.28 : 267.17 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.28/267.17 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.28x = 267.17 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.28x = 45,685.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,685.22/193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.37

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