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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.74, 267.18 and 162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.74, 267.18 and 162.72 is: 224.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.74 : 267.18 = 162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.74/267.18 = 162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.74x = 267.18 × 162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.74x = 43,475.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,475.53/193.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.40

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