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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.20, 288.21 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.20, 288.21 and 167.76 is: 250.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.20 : 288.21 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.20/288.21 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.20x = 288.21 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.20x = 48,350.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,350.11/193.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.26

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