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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.56, 266.70 and 173.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.56, 266.70 and 173.85 is: 239.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.56 : 266.70 = 173.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.56/266.70 = 173.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.56x = 266.70 × 173.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.56x = 46,365.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,365.80/193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.54

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