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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.72, 287.16 and 164.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.72, 287.16 and 164.48 is: 246.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.72 : 287.16 = 164.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.72/287.16 = 164.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.72x = 287.16 × 164.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.72x = 47,232.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,232.08/191.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.36

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