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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.32, 287.68 and 166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.32, 287.68 and 166.24 is: 248.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.32 : 287.68 = 166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.32/287.68 = 166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.32x = 287.68 × 166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.32x = 47,823.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,823.92/192.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.67

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