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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.89, 267.71 and 170.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.89, 267.71 and 170.85 is: 235.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.89 : 267.71 = 170.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.89/267.71 = 170.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.89x = 267.71 × 170.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.89x = 45,738.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,738.25/193.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.90

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