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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.55, 264.18 and 166.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.55, 264.18 and 166.59 is: 229.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.55 : 264.18 = 166.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.55/264.18 = 166.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.55x = 264.18 × 166.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.55x = 44,009.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,009.75/191.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.76

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