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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.18, 284.51 and 164.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.18, 284.51 and 164.78 is: 246.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.18 : 284.51 = 164.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.18/284.51 = 164.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.18x = 284.51 × 164.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.18x = 46,883.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,883.21/190.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.52

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