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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.32, 266.70 and 123.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.32, 266.70 and 123.34 is: 170.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.32 : 266.70 = 123.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.32/266.70 = 123.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.32x = 266.70 × 123.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.32x = 32,894.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,894.78/193.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.16

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