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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.18, 265.86 and 169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.18, 265.86 and 169.20 is: 234.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.18 : 265.86 = 169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.18/265.86 = 169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.18x = 265.86 × 169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.18x = 44,983.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,983.51/192.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.07

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