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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.84, 267.56 and 164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.84, 267.56 and 164.72 is: 227.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.84 : 267.56 = 164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.84/267.56 = 164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.84x = 267.56 × 164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.84x = 44,072.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,072.48/193.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.37

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