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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.42, 264.66 and 166.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.42, 264.66 and 166.83 is: 230.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.42 : 264.66 = 166.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.42/264.66 = 166.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.42x = 264.66 × 166.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.42x = 44,153.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,153.23/191.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.66

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