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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.67, 286.89 and 162.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.67, 286.89 and 162.51 is: 243.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.67 : 286.89 = 162.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.67/286.89 = 162.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.67x = 286.89 × 162.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.67x = 46,622.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,622.49/191.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.24

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