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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.34, 285.62 and 165.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.34, 285.62 and 165.84 is: 247.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.34 : 285.62 = 165.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.34/285.62 = 165.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.34x = 285.62 × 165.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.34x = 47,366.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,366.39/191.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.55

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