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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.79, 285.09 and 160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.79, 285.09 and 160.96 is: 241.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.79 : 285.09 = 160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.79/285.09 = 160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.79x = 285.09 × 160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.79x = 45,888.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,888.09/189.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.78

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