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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.17, 264.62 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.17, 264.62 and 164.52 is: 226.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.17 : 264.62 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.17/264.62 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.17x = 264.62 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.17x = 43,535.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,535.69/192.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.54

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