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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.72, 289.08 and 163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.72, 289.08 and 163.76 is: 245.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.72 : 289.08 = 163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.72/289.08 = 163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.72x = 289.08 × 163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.72x = 47,341.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,341.83/192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.65

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