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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192, 287.79 and 164.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192, 287.79 and 164.86 is: 247.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192 : 287.79 = 164.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192/287.79 = 164.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192x = 287.79 × 164.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192x = 47,445.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,445.06/192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.11

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