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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.45, 286.41 and 166.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.45, 286.41 and 166.09 is: 248.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.45 : 286.41 = 166.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.45/286.41 = 166.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.45x = 286.41 × 166.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.45x = 47,569.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,569.84/191.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.47

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