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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.53, 265.28 and 176.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.53, 265.28 and 176.81 is: 243.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.53 : 265.28 = 176.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.53/265.28 = 176.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.53x = 265.28 × 176.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.53x = 46,901.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,901.95/192.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.61

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