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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.87, 266.46 and 169.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.87, 266.46 and 169.62 is: 234.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.87 : 266.46 = 169.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.87/266.46 = 169.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.87x = 266.46 × 169.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.87x = 45,196.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,196.95/192.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.34

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