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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.04, 285.90 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.04, 285.90 and 165.24 is: 247.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.04 : 285.90 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.04/285.90 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.04x = 285.90 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.04x = 47,242.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,242.12/191.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.29

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