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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.06, 287.39 and 166.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.06, 287.39 and 166.46 is: 249.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.06 : 287.39 = 166.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.06/287.39 = 166.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.06x = 287.39 × 166.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.06x = 47,836.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,836.67/192.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.07

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