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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.61, 267.43 and 171.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.61, 267.43 and 171.51 is: 236.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.61 : 267.43 = 171.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.61/267.43 = 171.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.61x = 267.43 × 171.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.61x = 45,866.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,866.92/193.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.90

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