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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.92, 286.02 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.92, 286.02 and 166.80 is: 249.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.92 : 286.02 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.92/286.02 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.92x = 286.02 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.92x = 47,708.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,708.14/190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.89

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