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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.24, 260.30 and 161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.24, 260.30 and 161.64 is: 222.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.24 : 260.30 = 161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.24/260.30 = 161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.24x = 260.30 × 161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.24x = 42,074.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,074.89/189.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.34

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