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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.76, 287.77 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.76, 287.77 and 167.28 is: 249.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.76 : 287.77 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.76/287.77 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.76x = 287.77 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.76x = 48,138.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,138.17/192.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.73

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