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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.06, 265.23 and 177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.06, 265.23 and 177.48 is: 245.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.06 : 265.23 = 177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.06/265.23 = 177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.06x = 265.23 × 177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.06x = 47,073.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,073.02/192.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.10

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