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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.37, 283.55 and 166.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.37, 283.55 and 166.02 is: 248.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.37 : 283.55 = 166.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.37/283.55 = 166.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.37x = 283.55 × 166.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.37x = 47,075.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,075.06/189.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.58

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