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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.41, 264.88 and 173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.41, 264.88 and 173.94 is: 239.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.41 : 264.88 = 173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.41/264.88 = 173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.41x = 264.88 × 173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.41x = 46,073.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,073.23/192.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.45

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