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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.74, 284.04 and 165.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.74, 284.04 and 165.74 is: 248.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.74 : 284.04 = 165.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.74/284.04 = 165.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.74x = 284.04 × 165.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.74x = 47,076.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,076.79/189.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.11

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