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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.10, 286.66 and 171.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.10, 286.66 and 171.59 is: 256.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.10 : 286.66 = 171.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.10/286.66 = 171.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.10x = 286.66 × 171.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.10x = 49,185.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,185.70/192.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.05

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