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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.34, 265.71 and 166.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.34, 265.71 and 166.42 is: 229.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.34 : 265.71 = 166.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.34/265.71 = 166.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.34x = 265.71 × 166.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.34x = 44,219.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,219.46/192.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.90

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