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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.13, 263.78 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.13, 263.78 and 167.28 is: 230.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.13 : 263.78 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.13/263.78 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.13x = 263.78 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.13x = 44,125.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,125.12/191.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.86

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