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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.34, 262.77 and 161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.34, 262.77 and 161.18 is: 222.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.34 : 262.77 = 161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.34/262.77 = 161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.34x = 262.77 × 161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.34x = 42,353.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,353.27/190.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.51

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