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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.65, 286.71 and 166.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.65, 286.71 and 166.26 is: 248.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.65 : 286.71 = 166.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.65/286.71 = 166.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.65x = 286.71 × 166.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.65x = 47,668.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,668.40/191.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.73

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