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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.20, 285.30 and 167.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.20, 285.30 and 167.80 is: 251.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.20 : 285.30 = 167.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.20/285.30 = 167.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.20x = 285.30 × 167.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.20x = 47,873.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,873.34/190.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.70

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