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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.35, 287.83 and 166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.35, 287.83 and 166.76 is: 249.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.35 : 287.83 = 166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.35/287.83 = 166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.35x = 287.83 × 166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.35x = 47,997.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,997.09/192.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.54

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