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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.58, 269.22 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.58, 269.22 and 170.07 is: 235.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.58 : 269.22 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.58/269.22 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.58x = 269.22 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.58x = 45,786.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,786.25/194.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.31

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