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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.82, 289.24 and 160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.82, 289.24 and 160.70 is: 241.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.82 : 289.24 = 160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.82/289.24 = 160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.82x = 289.24 × 160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.82x = 46,480.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,480.87/192.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.06

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