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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.70, 287.73 and 164.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.70, 287.73 and 164.94 is: 247.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.70 : 287.73 = 164.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.70/287.73 = 164.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.70x = 287.73 × 164.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.70x = 47,458.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,458.19/191.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.56

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