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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.38, 288.23 and 169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.38, 288.23 and 169.70 is: 254.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.38 : 288.23 = 169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.38/288.23 = 169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.38x = 288.23 × 169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.38x = 48,910.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,910.34/192.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.24

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