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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.38, 288.66 and 166.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.38, 288.66 and 166.73 is: 250.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.38 : 288.66 = 166.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.38/288.66 = 166.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.38x = 288.66 × 166.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.38x = 48,128.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,128.28/192.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.17

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