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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.84, 265.59 and 177.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.84, 265.59 and 177.72 is: 244.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.84 : 265.59 = 177.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.84/265.59 = 177.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.84x = 265.59 × 177.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.84x = 47,200.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,200.65/192.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.77

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