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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.62, 287.52 and 165.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.62, 287.52 and 165.74 is: 247.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.62 : 287.52 = 165.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.62/287.52 = 165.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.62x = 287.52 × 165.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.62x = 47,653.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,653.56/192.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.40

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