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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.16, 284.46 and 165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.16, 284.46 and 165.40 is: 248.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.16 : 284.46 = 165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.16/284.46 = 165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.16x = 284.46 × 165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.16x = 47,049.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,049.68/189.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.73

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