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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.74, 286.12 and 166.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.74, 286.12 and 166.16 is: 249.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.74 : 286.12 = 166.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.74/286.12 = 166.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.74x = 286.12 × 166.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.74x = 47,541.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,541.70/190.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.25

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