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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.65, 267.40 and 170.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.65, 267.40 and 170.43 is: 235.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.65 : 267.40 = 170.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.65/267.40 = 170.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.65x = 267.40 × 170.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.65x = 45,572.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,572.98/193.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.34

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