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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.77, 285.92 and 167.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.77, 285.92 and 167.99 is: 251.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.77 : 285.92 = 167.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.77/285.92 = 167.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.77x = 285.92 × 167.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.77x = 48,031.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,031.70/190.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.78

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