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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.90, 284.58 and 163.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.90, 284.58 and 163.80 is: 245.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.90 : 284.58 = 163.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.90/284.58 = 163.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.90x = 284.58 × 163.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.90x = 46,614.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,614.20/189.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.47

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