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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.66, 262.95 and 164.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.66, 262.95 and 164.74 is: 227.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.66 : 262.95 = 164.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.66/262.95 = 164.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.66x = 262.95 × 164.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.66x = 43,317.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,317.07/190.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.20

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