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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.67, 285.39 and 161.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.67, 285.39 and 161.51 is: 241.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.67 : 285.39 = 161.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.67/285.39 = 161.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.67x = 285.39 × 161.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.67x = 46,091.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,091.91/190.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.74

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