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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.98, 288.15 and 169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.98, 288.15 and 169.97 is: 253.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.98 : 288.15 = 169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.98/288.15 = 169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.98x = 288.15 × 169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.98x = 48,975.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,975.41/192.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.79

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