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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.72, 263.40 and 166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.72, 263.40 and 166.18 is: 229.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.72 : 263.40 = 166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.72/263.40 = 166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.72x = 263.40 × 166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.72x = 43,771.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,771.81/190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.51

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