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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.56, 265.08 and 167.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.56, 265.08 and 167.98 is: 231.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.56 : 265.08 = 167.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.56/265.08 = 167.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.56x = 265.08 × 167.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.56x = 44,528.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,528.14/192.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.24

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