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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.53, 285.99 and 167.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.53, 285.99 and 167.85 is: 251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.53 : 285.99 = 167.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.53/285.99 = 167.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.53x = 285.99 × 167.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.53x = 48,001.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,001.99/190.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.95

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