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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.92, 269.24 and 171.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.92, 269.24 and 171.69 is: 237.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.92 : 269.24 = 171.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.92/269.24 = 171.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.92x = 269.24 × 171.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.92x = 46,223.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,223.95/194.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.15

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