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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.01, 266.89 and 170.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.01, 266.89 and 170.27 is: 234.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.01 : 266.89 = 170.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.01/266.89 = 170.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.01x = 266.89 × 170.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.01x = 45,443.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,443.19/194.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.24

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