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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.10, 261.12 and 166.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.10, 261.12 and 166.93 is: 230.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.10 : 261.12 = 166.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.10/261.12 = 166.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.10x = 261.12 × 166.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.10x = 43,588.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,588.73/189.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.50

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