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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.37, 284.17 and 163.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.37, 284.17 and 163.49 is: 244.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.37 : 284.17 = 163.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.37/284.17 = 163.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.37x = 284.17 × 163.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.37x = 46,458.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,458.95/190.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.05

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