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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.60, 265.86 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.60, 265.86 and 167.76 is: 231.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.60 : 265.86 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.60/265.86 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.60x = 265.86 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.60x = 44,600.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,600.67/192.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.57

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