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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.38, 266.02 and 161.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.38, 266.02 and 161.66 is: 223.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.38 : 266.02 = 161.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.38/266.02 = 161.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.38x = 266.02 × 161.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.38x = 43,005.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,005.05/192.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.55

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