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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.82, 288.98 and 167.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.82, 288.98 and 167.70 is: 252.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.82 : 288.98 = 167.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.82/288.98 = 167.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.82x = 288.98 × 167.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.82x = 48,461.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,461.11/191.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.64

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