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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.60, 266.42 and 173.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.60, 266.42 and 173.32 is: 239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.60 : 266.42 = 173.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.60/266.42 = 173.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.60x = 266.42 × 173.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.60x = 46,175.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,175.91/192.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.75

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