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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.36, 287.97 and 171.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.36, 287.97 and 171.61 is: 256.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.36 : 287.97 = 171.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.36/287.97 = 171.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.36x = 287.97 × 171.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.36x = 49,418.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,418.53/192.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.91

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