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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.74, 287.54 and 163.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.74, 287.54 and 163.11 is: 244.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.74 : 287.54 = 163.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.74/287.54 = 163.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.74x = 287.54 × 163.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.74x = 46,901.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,901.29/191.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.61

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