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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.16, 287.92 and 170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.16, 287.92 and 170.44 is: 255.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.16 : 287.92 = 170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.16/287.92 = 170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.16x = 287.92 × 170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.16x = 49,073.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,073.08/192.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.38

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