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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.06, 282.29 and 166.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.06, 282.29 and 166.53 is: 249.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.06 : 282.29 = 166.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.06/282.29 = 166.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.06x = 282.29 × 166.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.06x = 47,009.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,009.75/188.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.97

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