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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.78, 287.73 and 166.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.78, 287.73 and 166.95 is: 249.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.78 : 287.73 = 166.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.78/287.73 = 166.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.78x = 287.73 × 166.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.78x = 48,036.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,036.52/192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.18

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