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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.92, 266.16 and 172.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.92, 266.16 and 172.08 is: 236.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.92 : 266.16 = 172.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.92/266.16 = 172.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.92x = 266.16 × 172.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.92x = 45,800.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,800.81/193.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.18

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