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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.35, 268.34 and 169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.35, 268.34 and 169.92 is: 234.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.35 : 268.34 = 169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.35/268.34 = 169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.35x = 268.34 × 169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.35x = 45,596.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,596.72/194.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.61

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