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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.68, 265.64 and 166.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.68, 265.64 and 166.35 is: 229.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.68 : 265.64 = 166.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.68/265.64 = 166.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.68x = 265.64 × 166.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.68x = 44,188.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,188.38/192.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.34

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