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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.74, 286.02 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.74, 286.02 and 161.76 is: 242.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.74 : 286.02 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.74/286.02 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.74x = 286.02 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.74x = 46,266.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,266.60/190.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.56

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