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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.71, 264.30 and 164.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.71, 264.30 and 164.38 is: 226.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.71 : 264.30 = 164.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.71/264.30 = 164.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.71x = 264.30 × 164.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.71x = 43,445.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,445.63/191.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.62

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