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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.21, 287.61 and 165.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.21, 287.61 and 165.48 is: 247.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.21 : 287.61 = 165.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.21/287.61 = 165.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.21x = 287.61 × 165.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.21x = 47,593.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,593.70/192.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.61

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