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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.41, 263.98 and 163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.41, 263.98 and 163.60 is: 225.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.41 : 263.98 = 163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.41/263.98 = 163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.41x = 263.98 × 163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.41x = 43,186.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,186.67/191.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.63

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