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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.53, 267.98 and 169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.53, 267.98 and 169.92 is: 234.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.53 : 267.98 = 169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.53/267.98 = 169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.53x = 267.98 × 169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.53x = 45,535.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,535.16/194.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.08

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