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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.30, 261.31 and 166.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.30, 261.31 and 166.23 is: 229.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.30 : 261.31 = 166.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.30/261.31 = 166.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.30x = 261.31 × 166.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.30x = 43,437.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,437.15/189.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.46

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