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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.77, 285.17 and 167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.77, 285.17 and 167.20 is: 251.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.77 : 285.17 = 167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.77/285.17 = 167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.77x = 285.17 × 167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.77x = 47,678.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,678.88/189.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.25

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