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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.79, 286.29 and 167.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.79, 286.29 and 167.49 is: 250.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.79 : 286.29 = 167.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.79/286.29 = 167.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.79x = 286.29 × 167.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.79x = 47,950.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,950.71/191.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.02

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