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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.62, 263.78 and 166.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.62, 263.78 and 166.96 is: 229.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.62 : 263.78 = 166.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.62/263.78 = 166.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.62x = 263.78 × 166.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.62x = 44,040.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,040.71/191.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.83

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