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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.90, 265.95 and 163.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.90, 265.95 and 163.74 is: 225.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.90 : 265.95 = 163.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.90/265.95 = 163.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.90x = 265.95 × 163.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.90x = 43,546.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,546.65/192.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.75

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