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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.58, 288.66 and 165.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.58, 288.66 and 165.65 is: 248.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.58 : 288.66 = 165.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.58/288.66 = 165.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.58x = 288.66 × 165.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.58x = 47,815.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,815.71/192.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.29

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