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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.78, 287.46 and 171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.78, 287.46 and 171.24 is: 255.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.78 : 287.46 = 171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.78/287.46 = 171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.78x = 287.46 × 171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.78x = 49,224.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,224.65/192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.34

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