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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.25, 265.27 and 179.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.25, 265.27 and 179.17 is: 247.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.25 : 265.27 = 179.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.25/265.27 = 179.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.25x = 265.27 × 179.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.25x = 47,528.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,528.43/192.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.22

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