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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.63, 286.76 and 166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.63, 286.76 and 166.04 is: 248.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.63 : 286.76 = 166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.63/286.76 = 166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.63x = 286.76 × 166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.63x = 47,613.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,613.63/191.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.47

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