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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.81, 265.50 and 166.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.81, 265.50 and 166.55 is: 229.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.81 : 265.50 = 166.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.81/265.50 = 166.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.81x = 265.50 × 166.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.81x = 44,217.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,217.70/192.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.33

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