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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.35, 266.94 and 173.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.35, 266.94 and 173.61 is: 239.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.35 : 266.94 = 173.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.35/266.94 = 173.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.35x = 266.94 × 173.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.35x = 46,343.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,343.45/193.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.69

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