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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.72, 266.74 and 170.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.72, 266.74 and 170.29 is: 234.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.72 : 266.74 = 170.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.72/266.74 = 170.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.72x = 266.74 × 170.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.72x = 45,423.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,423.15/193.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.48

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