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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.28, 267.48 and 169.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.28, 267.48 and 169.59 is: 233.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.28 : 267.48 = 169.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.28/267.48 = 169.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.28x = 267.48 × 169.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.28x = 45,361.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,361.93/194.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.49

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