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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.44, 266.40 and 173.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.44, 266.40 and 173.58 is: 239.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.44 : 266.40 = 173.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.44/266.40 = 173.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.44x = 266.40 × 173.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.44x = 46,241.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,241.71/193.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.05

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