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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.64, 261.42 and 167.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.64, 261.42 and 167.80 is: 231.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.64 : 261.42 = 167.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.64/261.42 = 167.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.64x = 261.42 × 167.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.64x = 43,866.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,866.28/189.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.31

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