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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.43, 265.05 and 161.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.43, 265.05 and 161.34 is: 222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.43 : 265.05 = 161.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.43/265.05 = 161.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.43x = 265.05 × 161.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.43x = 42,763.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,763.17/192.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.23

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