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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.86, 266.92 and 170.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.86, 266.92 and 170.53 is: 234.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.86 : 266.92 = 170.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.86/266.92 = 170.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.86x = 266.92 × 170.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.86x = 45,516.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,516.77/193.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.79

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