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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.92, 265.62 and 163.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.92, 265.62 and 163.72 is: 225.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.92 : 265.62 = 163.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.92/265.62 = 163.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.92x = 265.62 × 163.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.92x = 43,487.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,487.31/192.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.42

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