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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.76, 261.60 and 166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.76, 261.60 and 166.24 is: 229.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.76 : 261.60 = 166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.76/261.60 = 166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.76x = 261.60 × 166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.76x = 43,488.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,488.38/189.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.18

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