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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.16, 285.93 and 164.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.16, 285.93 and 164.43 is: 245.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.16 : 285.93 = 164.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.16/285.93 = 164.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.16x = 285.93 × 164.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.16x = 47,015.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,015.47/191.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.95

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