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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.59, 264.33 and 166.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.59, 264.33 and 166.99 is: 230.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.59 : 264.33 = 166.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.59/264.33 = 166.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.59x = 264.33 × 166.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.59x = 44,138.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,138.31/191.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.38

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