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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.39, 288.07 and 167.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.39, 288.07 and 167.78 is: 251.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.39 : 288.07 = 167.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.39/288.07 = 167.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.39x = 288.07 × 167.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.39x = 48,333.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,333.33/192.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.23

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