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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.14, 259.83 and 167.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.14, 259.83 and 167.78 is: 231.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.14 : 259.83 = 167.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.14/259.83 = 167.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.14x = 259.83 × 167.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.14x = 43,594.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,594.28/188.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.71

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