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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.52, 260.76 and 166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.52, 260.76 and 166.12 is: 228.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.52 : 260.76 = 166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.52/260.76 = 166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.52x = 260.76 × 166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.52x = 43,317.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,317.45/189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.56

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