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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.24, 287.82 and 172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.24, 287.82 and 172.80 is: 258.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.24 : 287.82 = 172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.24/287.82 = 172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.24x = 287.82 × 172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.24x = 49,735.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,735.30/192.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.71

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