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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.61, 265.78 and 166.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.61, 265.78 and 166.49 is: 229.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.61 : 265.78 = 166.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.61/265.78 = 166.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.61x = 265.78 × 166.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.61x = 44,249.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,249.71/192.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.74

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