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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.28, 285.62 and 167.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.28, 285.62 and 167.60 is: 251.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.28 : 285.62 = 167.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.28/285.62 = 167.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.28x = 285.62 × 167.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.28x = 47,867.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,867.65/190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.57

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