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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.18, 288.72 and 165.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.18, 288.72 and 165.45 is: 248.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.18 : 288.72 = 165.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.18/288.72 = 165.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.18x = 288.72 × 165.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.18x = 47,768.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,768.72/192.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.56

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