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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.72, 265.80 and 163.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.72, 265.80 and 163.68 is: 225.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.72 : 265.80 = 163.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.72/265.80 = 163.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.72x = 265.80 × 163.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.72x = 43,506.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,506.14/192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.75

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