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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.74, 267.62 and 161.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.74, 267.62 and 161.40 is: 222.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.74 : 267.62 = 161.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.74/267.62 = 161.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.74x = 267.62 × 161.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.74x = 43,193.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,193.06/193.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.94

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