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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.08, 283.17 and 166.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.08, 283.17 and 166.54 is: 250.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.08 : 283.17 = 166.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.08/283.17 = 166.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.08x = 283.17 × 166.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.08x = 47,159.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,159.13/188.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.74

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