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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.24, 266.56 and 172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.24, 266.56 and 172.32 is: 236.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.24 : 266.56 = 172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.24/266.56 = 172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.24x = 266.56 × 172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.24x = 45,933.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,933.62/194.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.48

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