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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.30, 268.50 and 170.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.30, 268.50 and 170.00 is: 234.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.30 : 268.50 = 170.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.30/268.50 = 170.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.30x = 268.50 × 170.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.30x = 45,643.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,643.66/194.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.92

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