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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.76, 265.16 and 164.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.76, 265.16 and 164.60 is: 227.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.76 : 265.16 = 164.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.76/265.16 = 164.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.76x = 265.16 × 164.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.76x = 43,645.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,645.34/191.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.60

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