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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.87, 266.19 and 161.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.87, 266.19 and 161.73 is: 223.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.87 : 266.19 = 161.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.87/266.19 = 161.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.87x = 266.19 × 161.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.87x = 43,050.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,050.91/192.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.21

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