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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.68, 285.84 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.68, 285.84 and 166.80 is: 250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.68 : 285.84 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.68/285.84 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.68x = 285.84 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.68x = 47,678.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,678.11/190.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.04

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