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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.24, 264.60 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.24, 264.60 and 171.36 is: 235.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.24 : 264.60 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.24/264.60 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.24x = 264.60 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.24x = 45,341.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,341.86/192.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.86

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