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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.48, 287.26 and 170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.48, 287.26 and 170.88 is: 255.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.48 : 287.26 = 170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.48/287.26 = 170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.48x = 287.26 × 170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.48x = 49,086.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,086.99/192.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.02

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