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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.15, 287.46 and 166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.15, 287.46 and 166.76 is: 249.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.15 : 287.46 = 166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.15/287.46 = 166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.15x = 287.46 × 166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.15x = 47,936.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,936.83/192.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.48

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