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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.90, 265.82 and 179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.90, 265.82 and 179.24 is: 246.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.90 : 265.82 = 179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.90/265.82 = 179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.90x = 265.82 × 179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.90x = 47,643.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,643.35/192.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.98

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