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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.68, 267.90 and 170.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.68, 267.90 and 170.70 is: 236.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.68 : 267.90 = 170.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.68/267.90 = 170.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.68x = 267.90 × 170.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.68x = 45,730.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,730.53/193.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.11

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