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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.06, 282.83 and 163.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.06, 282.83 and 163.66 is: 244.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.06 : 282.83 = 163.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.06/282.83 = 163.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.06x = 282.83 × 163.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.06x = 46,286.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,286.96/189.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.83

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