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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.12, 284.48 and 164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.12, 284.48 and 164.82 is: 247.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.12 : 284.48 = 164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.12/284.48 = 164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.12x = 284.48 × 164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.12x = 46,887.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,887.99/189.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.93

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