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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.25, 283.63 and 164.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.25, 283.63 and 164.77 is: 246.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.25 : 283.63 = 164.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.25/283.63 = 164.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.25x = 283.63 × 164.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.25x = 46,731.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,731.47/189.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.94

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