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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.30, 263.88 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.30, 263.88 and 166.80 is: 230.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.30 : 263.88 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.30/263.88 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.30x = 263.88 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.30x = 44,015.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,015.18/191.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.08

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