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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.52, 259.97 and 167.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.52, 259.97 and 167.66 is: 231.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.52 : 259.97 = 167.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.52/259.97 = 167.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.52x = 259.97 × 167.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.52x = 43,586.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,586.57/188.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.20

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