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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.26, 264.42 and 167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.26, 264.42 and 167.72 is: 230.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.26 : 264.42 = 167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.26/264.42 = 167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.26x = 264.42 × 167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.26x = 44,348.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,348.52/192.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.67

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