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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.46, 265.03 and 164.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.46, 265.03 and 164.42 is: 226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.46 : 265.03 = 164.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.46/265.03 = 164.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.46x = 265.03 × 164.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.46x = 43,576.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,576.23/192.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.42

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