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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.48, 265.96 and 167.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.48, 265.96 and 167.88 is: 231.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.48 : 265.96 = 167.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.48/265.96 = 167.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.48x = 265.96 × 167.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.48x = 44,648.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,648.58/192.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.96

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