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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.06, 285.98 and 165.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.06, 285.98 and 165.70 is: 248.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.06 : 285.98 = 165.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.06/285.98 = 165.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.06x = 285.98 × 165.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.06x = 47,385.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,385.74/191.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.02

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