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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.92, 290.40 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.92, 290.40 and 161.76 is: 242.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.92 : 290.40 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.92/290.40 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.92x = 290.40 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.92x = 46,975.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,975.10/193.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.24

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