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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.18, 283.86 and 163.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.18, 283.86 and 163.66 is: 245.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.18 : 283.86 = 163.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.18/283.86 = 163.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.18x = 283.86 × 163.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.18x = 46,456.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,456.53/189.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.57

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