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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.57, 283.95 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.57, 283.95 and 166.80 is: 249.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.57 : 283.95 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.57/283.95 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.57x = 283.95 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.57x = 47,362.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,362.86/189.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.84

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