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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.56, 284.43 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.56, 284.43 and 164.58 is: 245.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.56 : 284.43 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.56/284.43 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.56x = 284.43 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.56x = 46,811.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,811.49/190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.65

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