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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.71, 286.87 and 164.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.71, 286.87 and 164.98 is: 246.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.71 : 286.87 = 164.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.71/286.87 = 164.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.71x = 286.87 × 164.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.71x = 47,327.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,327.81/191.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.87

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