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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.16, 267.64 and 172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.16, 267.64 and 172.32 is: 237.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.16 : 267.64 = 172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.16/267.64 = 172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.16x = 267.64 × 172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.16x = 46,119.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,119.72/194.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.53

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