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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.37, 265.77 and 169.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.37, 265.77 and 169.12 is: 233.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.37 : 265.77 = 169.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.37/265.77 = 169.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.37x = 265.77 × 169.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.37x = 44,947.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,947.02/192.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.65

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