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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.57, 265.54 and 176.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.57, 265.54 and 176.97 is: 244.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.57 : 265.54 = 176.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.57/265.54 = 176.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.57x = 265.54 × 176.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.57x = 46,991.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,991.29/192.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.02

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