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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.68, 283.68 and 164.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.68, 283.68 and 164.79 is: 247.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.68 : 283.68 = 164.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.68/283.68 = 164.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.68x = 283.68 × 164.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.68x = 46,747.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,747.63/188.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.76

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