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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.66, 286.86 and 164.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.66, 286.86 and 164.62 is: 246.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.66 : 286.86 = 164.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.66/286.86 = 164.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.66x = 286.86 × 164.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.66x = 47,222.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,222.89/191.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.39

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