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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.62, 286.34 and 167.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.62, 286.34 and 167.81 is: 252.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.62 : 286.34 = 167.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.62/286.34 = 167.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.62x = 286.34 × 167.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.62x = 48,048.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,048.44/190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.06

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