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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.17, 288.42 and 162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.17, 288.42 and 162.84 is: 243.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.17 : 288.42 = 162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.17/288.42 = 162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.17x = 288.42 × 162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.17x = 46,966.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,966.31/193.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.13

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