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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.53, 283.17 and 166.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.53, 283.17 and 166.97 is: 249.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.53 : 283.17 = 166.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.53/283.17 = 166.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.53x = 283.17 × 166.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.53x = 47,280.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,280.89/189.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.46

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