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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.76, 285.52 and 166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.76, 285.52 and 166.76 is: 249.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.76 : 285.52 = 166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.76/285.52 = 166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.76x = 285.52 × 166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.76x = 47,613.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,613.32/190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.60

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