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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.72, 289.64 and 165.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.72, 289.64 and 165.17 is: 246.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.72 : 289.64 = 165.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.72/289.64 = 165.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.72x = 289.64 × 165.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.72x = 47,839.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,839.84/193.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.95

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