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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.71, 284.54 and 167.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.71, 284.54 and 167.93 is: 250.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.71 : 284.54 = 167.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.71/284.54 = 167.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.71x = 284.54 × 167.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.71x = 47,781.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,781.80/190.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.55

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