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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.15, 267.77 and 170.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.15, 267.77 and 170.79 is: 235.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.15 : 267.77 = 170.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.15/267.77 = 170.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.15x = 267.77 × 170.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.15x = 45,732.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,732.44/194.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.55

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