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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.84, 284.53 and 167.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.84, 284.53 and 167.06 is: 250.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.84 : 284.53 = 167.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.84/284.53 = 167.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.84x = 284.53 × 167.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.84x = 47,533.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,533.58/189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.39

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