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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.57, 265.71 and 163.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.57, 265.71 and 163.41 is: 225.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.57 : 265.71 = 163.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.57/265.71 = 163.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.57x = 265.71 × 163.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.57x = 43,419.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,419.67/192.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.47

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