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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.80, 265.36 and 166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.80, 265.36 and 166.88 is: 229.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.80 : 265.36 = 166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.80/265.36 = 166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.80x = 265.36 × 166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.80x = 44,283.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,283.28/192.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.69

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