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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.54, 285.83 and 167.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.54, 285.83 and 167.87 is: 251.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.54 : 285.83 = 167.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.54/285.83 = 167.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.54x = 285.83 × 167.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.54x = 47,983.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,983.32/190.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.82

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