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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.41, 260.69 and 166.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.41, 260.69 and 166.15 is: 228.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.41 : 260.69 = 166.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.41/260.69 = 166.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.41x = 260.69 × 166.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.41x = 43,313.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,313.14/189.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.68

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