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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.83, 266.65 and 169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.83, 266.65 and 169.32 is: 232.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.83 : 266.65 = 169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.83/266.65 = 169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.83x = 266.65 × 169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.83x = 45,149.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,149.18/193.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.93

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