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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.61, 267.48 and 162.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.61, 267.48 and 162.47 is: 224.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.61 : 267.48 = 162.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.61/267.48 = 162.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.61x = 267.48 × 162.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.61x = 43,457.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,457.48/193.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.46

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