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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.07, 285.84 and 165.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.07, 285.84 and 165.67 is: 247.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.07 : 285.84 = 165.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.07/285.84 = 165.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.07x = 285.84 × 165.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.07x = 47,355.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,355.11/191.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.84

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