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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.46, 263.66 and 163.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.46, 263.66 and 163.42 is: 225.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.46 : 263.66 = 163.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.46/263.66 = 163.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.46x = 263.66 × 163.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.46x = 43,085.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,085.84/191.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.03

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